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Buffalo Crossing Campground

Its 16 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $14 per night. Buffalo Crossing Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None

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

East Fork of the Black River: Campsites sit a few steps from the East Fork of the Black River, a stream through a forested valley of ponderosa pine, alders and streamside hardwoods, with easy river access for fishing. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $14 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
16
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,540 ft

33.7910, -109.3580 in Apache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Buffalo Crossing Campground?
No. Buffalo 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 Buffalo Crossing Campground?
Camping at Buffalo Crossing Campground costs Single Site: $14 per night.
How many campsites does Buffalo Crossing Campground have?
Buffalo Crossing Campground has 16 campsites.
Does Buffalo Crossing Campground have RV hookups?
No. Buffalo Crossing Campground has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Buffalo Crossing Campground?
No. Buffalo Crossing Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Buffalo Crossing Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Buffalo Crossing Campground.
Is there cell service at Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo Crossing Campground?
Buffalo Crossing Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Buffalo Crossing Campground

fishypedia.com · 7.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Big Lake, whose mapped center point is 7.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Big Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Alpine and campgrounds in Apache.

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