Blue Ridge Campground
Blue Ridge Campground is located about 5 miles north of Blue Ridge Reservoir, as the crow flies. It is about 10 miles by road. This narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. Nestled between forested canyon walls it provides picturesque water recreation in a secluded, wooded setting. If fishing is your cup of tea, you can catch rainbow, brown or brook trout here. There's plenty to do for everyone, including sightseeing, wildlife watching, hiking, and mountain biking available here in these canyon-carved uplands.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $20 per site per night for up to eight persons and two vehicles. Senior and Access Interagency Passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Early May to September 29 |
| Forest | Coconino National Forest Recreation |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | $20 per site per night for up to eight persons and two vehicles. Senior and Access Interagency Passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees. |
| Rules | Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours) |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 34.5920° N, 111.2008° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD2 Vincent Rx
17 mi from the campground · 2,258 acres
- PrescribedRx Rim Country Tnf0409B
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedD2 Dye Rx
20 mi from the campground · 5,246 acres
- PrescribedWolfe-Tillman Rx
21 mi from the campground · 50 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Hike House ↗ | 36.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Hiking guide to Blue Ridge and Guffy campground
Trails nearby
- 2.3 miFoot0.08 mi trail
- 2.5 miRock Crossing1.9 mi trail
- 3.2 miKinder Crossing1.9 mi trail
- 3.5 miHorse Crossing1.5 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Coconino National Forest.
- inCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 acres
- 11.5 miTonto National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,966,417 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Moqui Lookout CabinBuilding · Blue Ridge · 2.7 mi
- Buck Mountain Lookout TowerStructure · Buck Mountain · 13.3 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blue Ridge Campground?
No. Blue Ridge Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Blue Ridge Campground?
$20 per site per night for up to eight persons and two vehicles. Senior and Access Interagency Passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees.
Source: Forest Service
Is Blue Ridge Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Early May to September 29.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Blue Ridge Campground?
Blue Ridge Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Blue Ridge Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Moqui Group Campground (0.3 mi), Rock Crossing Campground (2.2 mi, partly first-come), and Clints Well Campground (7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby