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Upper Blue Campground

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs There is no fee to camp at Upper Blue Campground.. Upper Blue Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest

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

Blue River: Rustic campground below high bluffs next to the stream in the Blue River Valley, with river fishing and wildlife viewing. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
There is no fee to camp at Upper Blue Campground.

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
  • ✓ 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-day stay limit
Quiet hours
after 10:00 pm

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,241 ft

33.6935, -109.0711 in Greenlee. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Upper Blue Campground?
No. Upper Blue 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 Upper Blue Campground?
Camping at Upper Blue Campground costs There is no fee to camp at Upper Blue Campground..
How many campsites does Upper Blue Campground have?
Upper Blue Campground has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Upper Blue Campground?
No. Upper Blue Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Upper Blue Campground?
The stay limit at Upper Blue Campground is 14-day stay limit.
Is there cell service at Upper Blue 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 Upper Blue 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 Upper Blue Campground?
Upper Blue Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Upper Blue Campground

fishypedia.com · 9.4 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Luna Lake, whose mapped center point is 9.4 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Luna Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Blue Crossing Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free Reservable Luna Lake Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night 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 First-come Alpine Divide Campground Alpine · National Forest Season May 15 to October 31 Fee Single Site: $10 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Alpine and campgrounds in Greenlee.

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First-come, first-served There is no fee to camp at Upper Blue Campground.
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