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Blue Crossing Campground

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Blue Crossing Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
16 ft

Blue Crossing Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Blue Range Primitive Area: Base camp for the Blue Range Primitive Area via the Tutt Creek Trailhead; the campground sits riverside in the Blue River Valley. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
4
Max RV length
16 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
After 10:00 pm

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,200 ft

33.6294, -109.0970 in Greenlee. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Blue Crossing Campground?
No. Blue Crossing Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Blue Crossing Campground?
Camping at Blue Crossing Campground is free.
How many campsites does Blue Crossing Campground have?
Blue Crossing Campground has 4 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Blue Crossing Campground?
No. Blue Crossing Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Blue Crossing Campground?
The stay limit at Blue Crossing Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Blue Crossing Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Blue Crossing Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Blue Crossing Campground?
Blue Crossing Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Blue Crossing Campground

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Luna Lake, whose mapped center point is 14 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Luna Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Upper Blue Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee There is no fee to camp at Upper Blue Campground. First-come Hannagan Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee No fees - donations gratefully accepted First-come Strayhorse Campground Clifton · National Forest Season Not on record Fee There is no fee to camp. First-come Luna Lake Group Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Group Site A $125/night (30 vehicles/120 people); B $60 (14/56); C $50 (10/40); no Interagency/Senior discount

More campgrounds: camping near Alpine and campgrounds in Greenlee.

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