Small and compact, Blue Ridge Campground accommodates RVs up to 22 feet within Coconino National Forest's ponderosa pine setting. The 15 sites sit close together, creating limited privacy between neighbors. Recent renovations added new picnic tables and concrete tent pads, giving each site a defined layout.
The single restroom facility serves all campers and can experience heavy use during peak periods. A creek runs nearby, bringing gnats and other insects during morning and evening hours. Penny A. notes the campground provides "a short drive from Blue Ridge Reservoir (C.C. Cragen)" for water activities, though the lake access requires a boat since no shoreline areas accommodate bank fishing or sitting.
Camp hosts maintain the grounds and interact regularly with visitors. The rough access road requires careful driving, particularly for larger RVs approaching the 22-foot limit. Cell service reaches the campground, and pets are welcome throughout the site. For additional camping options in the area, see places to camp near Happy Jack.
Supplies including water and firewood are available in Clint's Well, a short drive from the campground. The season runs from late April through September, when forest roads remain accessible.
Description
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. If just talking about all this activity makes you want to kick back and relax with nothing more strenuous to do than watch the squirrels bury pine seeds, then one of these shady, forested areas is probably just the place for you.
Reservation Info
No reservations. First come first served.
Group Campouts and Events: This campground does not have facilities for large groups or group activities. If one campsite cannot accommodate your group (eight people and two vehicles), please call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255 to plan your group camp-out at Elks, Moqui, or Long Valley group campgrounds.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBlue Ridge Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
Location: Blue Ridge Campground is located off of Forest Road 138, approximately one mile east (or south) of State Highway 87 (mile post 298.8). This intimate camp is approximately 40 miles southwest of Winslow; 50 miles northeast of Payson, and 70 miles southeast of Flagstaff in a beautiful surrounding of mature ponderosa pine, oak and quaking aspen. The elevation is approximately 7000 feet. GPS (Map): 34°35'31.0"N 111°12'02.9"W Access: From Flagstaff drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left and drive approximately 9 miles to the Moqui-Blue Ridge Campground signs at FR 138. Turn right and drive about one mile to the campground which will be on your right.
Coordinates
34.5919766 N
111.20063655 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/26/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 21 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 56 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 36 min from Tucson, AZ
