An Airstream Membership Park in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona
Ponderosa Shadows is generally open from May 15th to October 15th, weather permitting. The Park is owned by Ponderosa Shadows, Inc., a Not-For-Profit Arizona Corporation, which in turn is owned by the 40 individual members. The typical membership is held jointly by a couple; a few members are single.
Each of the 40 memberships is assigned a spacious lot (not less than 8,000 square feet), which includes a storage shed (about 8'x10') for personal use. Most sites have dual hook-ups (one for the owner and one for a guest), most have cement patios, and many have gazebo (screen house) slabs. In addition to the campsites, the park also has common areas such as roads, and a ramada-type building with a large fireplace and complete kitchen and rest rooms, which serves as a meeting/activity hall. There are also about 10 acres of undeveloped ground.
Since there is no paid staff at Ponderosa Shadows, another important activity is the volunteer work it takes to make the Park function smoothly. Everyone does their share.
Membership is limited to mature adults at least 55 years of age (at least one person in a couple must meet this requirement), who own an Airstream trailer or motorhome. After an application is approved by the Board of Directors, the applicant may purchase a Membership from anyone who has one for sale and at a price mutually agreed upon.
An annual assessment is made to each Member for 1/40th of the year's operating expenses, including all utilities and taxes. At the present time, the annual cost to each Member is about what two weeks in a commercial park would cost. The cost of buying a Membership depends upon what the buyer and seller agree on, recently in the $25,000 - $30,000 range, depending upon the lot and market conditions. There is also a one-time membership transfer fee of $250.00.
Ponderosa Shadows is a private social club dedicated to the preservation of a pleasant environment for the enjoyment of its members. Usually open May 15th to October 15th, weather permitting.
