Ponderosa Northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Proceed north 7 miles on the Soap Creek gravel road. Twenty-eight sites are located among scattered pine trees. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, water, boat ramp and horse corral. The first 7 miles of Soap Creek Road are accessible to trailers and recreational vehicles during dry conditions.
Rain can make the road very muddy and hazardous.
Two miles below Crystal Dam at the bottom of the Black Canyon. Proceed 5 miles down East Portal Road. Fifteen sites are shaded by box elder trees. Campground is located near the historic Gunnison River Diversion Tunnel. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, water and visitor contact station.