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ScoutPueblo Park
Six miles of a poor road.
The road is a county road that is narrow, rough and winding, many places only wide enough for one vehicle. Would advise not to pull a trailer or drive an RV on the road. Watch for ATVs.
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Behr Art B&B has created a distinctive glamping experience in the Mogollon Mountain Range near Blue, Arizona, with custom yurts and artistically designed accommodations. This intimate property offers just two glamping sites with luxury amenities including private hot tubs, comfortable furnishings, and complete bathrooms with showers. Located only 300 yards from Whitewater Creek, the property features flowering gardens and mountain views that create a serene backdrop for glamping stays. Guests have access to drinking water, picnic tables, and campfire areas where firewood is provided. One visitor noted, "A wonderland of flowering gardens, art, and stunning mountain views!"
The surrounding area provides numerous opportunities for outdoor exploration with nearby hiking trails and scenic drives. Hawley Lake Apache Indian Reservation, approximately 25 miles from Blue, houses cabin and glamping accommodations with amenities including showers, toilets, picnic tables, and campfire rings. The lakeside location allows for boat access and water activities during seasonal operations. Visitors can enjoy fishing, wildlife viewing, and stargazing opportunities away from light pollution. A recent visitor mentioned, "Enjoy a soak in the hot tub, gaze at the starry night sky, and listen to the silence." The resort-style camping experience combines natural beauty with comfort, requiring advance reservations for these in-demand luxury outdoor stays, particularly during peak summer and fall seasons when temperatures are most moderate at higher elevations.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Blue (9)
1. Pueblo Park
"Nice big ponderosas, and very secluded. Nice vault toilets, tables and fire rings are available. Probably 10 to 15 sites with a large field for camping as well."
3. Big Lake Campground
"Like my title implies, this is where you go if you really want to “get away” from It all! This gorgeous campground is remote, very remote."
"Great campsites within walk distance of the lake! Down fall is the campsites are big (enough room for all your camp friends) but you can only have two cars per site. Don’t let this keep you away!"
4. Rainbow (AZ)
"It is still a great place to escape the desert heat. It was 115 when we left the big city."
"The squirrels are voracious and chewed through my stuff sack with sealed food that I left on the picnic table when I went for a bike ride around the lake."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $110 / night
5. Brook Char Campground
"Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds, plus there's potable water at several sites."
"Located next to Big Lake, the campsite was in a great location. Firepit, picnic table and restroom facilities close by. The camp host Bob was very nice and had plenty of firewood for purchase."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 / night
6. Bighorn Campground
"There are 12 sites with tables, fire pit, and barbecue reasonably level. Why a good location, because it’s between catwalk national recreational trail and the ghost town called Magpllon town"
"I'll echo the other reviews: not much in the way of amenities but the prices is right and the location is great. Approximately 6 sites, some more private and more shaded than others. "
7. Behr Art B&B
"We are so excited to welcome the owner of this unique cabin listing. Enjoy a soak in the hot tub, gaze at the starry night sky, and listen to the silence."
from $114 - $134 / night
8. Reservation Lake Apache Indian Res
"There is a loop around the East side with many different sites. There is a host there also.Tables and fire pit at most sites and some within walking distance to lake to fish."
9. Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
"We camped here when we had a permit to fish at nearby Christmas Tree Lake. Christmas Tree Lake is a beautiful little lake nestled in the White Mountains of Arizona on Apache land."
"Hawley Lake is the perfect escape when you want to get out of the heat. Pristine views, cool weather during the summer and clean facilities almost make you feel like your not in Arizona anymore."
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 44 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 54 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 15 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 4 hrs 24 min from Tucson, AZ
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Glamping Reviews near Blue, AZ
48 Reviews of 9 Blue Campgrounds
MB's J.ScoutHawley Lake Apache Indian Res
Beautiful open area
Rv camping. Camping areas are big enough for 2-3 families
Nice amenities (Picnic table/ Firepit)
Calm campground nice with pets
- JJames K.
GuideBighorn Campground
Good base camp for the Gila Wilderness
I'll echo the other reviews: not much in the way of amenities but the prices is right and the location is great. Approximately 6 sites, some more private and more shaded than others. Just a basic campground with fire rings, dark skies, and a pit toilet. Quality of stay could vary based on which site you are in and how well behaved your neighbors are. My one night there was pretty good.
- BBill G.Guide
Pueblo Park
Great primitive camping spot.
Great place for seeing wildlife. Saw 13 doe elk, then big buck came later. Nice big ponderosas, and very secluded. Nice vault toilets, tables and fire rings are available. Probably 10 to 15 sites with a large field for camping as well.
Candy P.
LegendRainbow (AZ)
Arizona’s best kept secret!
Rainbow campground at big lake is magical! This is the place to beat the heat and make summer memories. Tucked into the pines and aspens this campsite is a quick drive or hike down to the lake. You can’t go wrong with any of the sites, including the first come first serve loops.
Rod D.GuideRainbow (AZ)
Still a great place to escape the desert heat
It had been 28 years since we last camped at Rainbow. It is still a great place to escape the desert heat. It was 115 when we left the big city. Five hours later we found ourselves camped at 9100 feet, enjoying the cool temps in the mid 60's and the passing rain showers. Aspens, pines, and wildlife were all in abundance. Big Lake is a good fishing lake too.
The sites have plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Roads are paved and in good shape. The restrooms were constantly cleaned by the very friendly and capable staff from recreation resource management which operates the campground for the forest service.
Firewood and ice are available (stage 2 fire restrictions were in effect so no campfires), water was convenient as was gray water disposal. There is a centralized dump station, showers, and a small but educational visitor center. Trash dumpsters are centralized and easy to access.
If you don't fish there is still hiking to Mount Baldy, and short scenic drives to the very small towns of Greer and Alpine. We enjoyed exploring the miles of scenic forest roads, and wildlife viewing. We saw 4 Mexican gray wolves which was very special.
This is a very popular campground that accommodates all types of rigs. They do have first come first serve sites available, but it is recommended to make reservations at least 4 days in advance. Reservations can be made at recreation.gov. It's always best practice to print a copy of your reservation. There is no cell service in this area.
We look forward to camping again at Rainbow.
Roger W.LegendCottonwood
Great for a Stopover
Cottonwood Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: Not an appealing campground except as a stop over. Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Pad surface: Dirt Reservations: No Outside Road Noise: This cg is right off the highway. Some sites back up towards the highway. Through Traffic in campground: No Setting: Under tree canopy. Solar: solar looks to be pretty good in most sites.
Insects: Did not seem to be a problem during our brief April visit. Host: No Sites: Near highway. Site 1 backs up towards the highway.- Roger W.Legend
Bighorn Campground
Perfect for a One Bight Stopover
Bighorn, NM: great for stopover., As it is right off the highway (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 3 perfect for a stop over Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Site Spacing: OK Pad surface: dirt Outside Road Noise: some highway noise Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no, Dump Station: no, Potable Water Available: no Generators: allowed Bathroom: pit toilet Showers: no Setting: parallel with creek, just off the highway. Solar: great Insects: none during our visit in April. Host: no Sites: along the creek bed, just off the highway.
Carl L.ScoutBrook Char Campground
Bogus
Reserved site #13 on line for August 15th. On arriving this site has no flat areas and you must pass directly through site #12 to access. The entire campground was EMPTY except us. We decided to move to site #12 to get a flat area. I informed the host out of courtesy of our move to the empty adjoining site. He said NO! I had to pay him $20 to make the change. If I did it on-line, it would be zero fee. THERE IS NO CELL COVERAGE at this campground, so it is impossible to go online and make that useless change. Another caretaker drove by and said he didn't see a problem moving if it was his call. The dude at Brookchar would NOT budge...he wanted his $20 bucks ( I have a senior pass and at worst it would have been $8.00). Told him to stuff it and to contact his manager. He refused. The other caretaker guy drove away and and said he would discuss it with her. Bear in mind, the entire campground had zero reservations for that evening besides us. He returned later to inform me that the manger had "OK'ed" the change for no fee. It is zero fee to change a campsites....zero! Unbelievable,,,,Beware....
Guide to Blue
The Mogollon Mountain Range near Blue, Arizona sits at elevations between 8,000-9,000 feet, creating a cool forest retreat from summer desert heat. This high-country destination offers a mix of established campgrounds and unique yurt accommodations within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Summer temperatures typically range from 50°F at night to 75°F during the day, with afternoon thunderstorms common from July through September.
What to do
Fishing at Big Lake: Rainbow campground sits near Big Lake with plenty of rainbow trout fishing opportunities. "The sites have plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Roads are paved and in good shape," notes a visitor to Rainbow Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The forests around Blue offer excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. "We spotted a group of elk cows and later mule deer bucks. I observed at least 5 species of birds. The forest was alive with activity," shares one camper who stayed at Rainbow Campground.
Hiking mountain trails: Several trails wind through the surrounding mountains with minimal crowds. "There are several places to go right down to the shore, and it's only a 5-6 minute walk along the road to the general store and boat rental area," mentions a visitor to Brook Char Campground.
What campers like
Cool summer temperatures: The high elevation provides relief from desert heat. "It was 115 when we left the big city. Five hours later we found ourselves camped at 9100 feet, enjoying the cool temps in the mid 60's and the passing rain showers," describes a visitor to Rainbow Campground.
Private tent sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots for tent camping. "The tent-only campground is small, but the sites are large and have multiple great clearings for tents. Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds," notes a Brook Char Campground visitor.
Stargazing opportunities: The lack of light pollution makes for exceptional night sky viewing. "We tent camped and it was freezing cold, poured rain. We had huge sleeping bags and a little propane heater, and still really enjoyed it. Lots of area to hike and tons to see," reports a camper who stayed at Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the area operate only during summer months. "Rainbow campground at big lake is magical! This is the place to beat the heat and make summer memories," explains a visitor, noting the campground is open May 13 to October 31.
Wildlife precautions: Bears and other wildlife are active in the area. "Bears frequent the area so you must lock up all food and trash in your car over night," advises a Brookchar Campground visitor.
Limited services: Many campgrounds have basic facilities with few amenities. "It's dry camping only meaning no water and pit toilet. There are 12 sites with tables, fire pit, and barbecue reasonably level," explains a camper who stayed at Bighorn Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Boat rentals for kids: Several lakes offer affordable boat rentals for family water activities. "Big lake is a short drive from the campground, where you can rent a boat, fish from shore and a small store with supplies," notes a Rainbow visitor.
Pack for variable weather: Mountain conditions can change quickly, especially with afternoon storms. "Hawley Lake is the perfect escape when you want to get out of the heat. Pristine views, cool weather during the summer and clean facilities almost make you feel like your not in Arizona anymore," shares a camper at Hawley Lake.
Animal encounters: Free-range cattle and wildlife provide educational opportunities for children. "Be aware that I did experience some free range cattle snooping through the camp at 2am which was a bit unexpected. Also, being in the mountains, it was pretty cold at night," warns a Hawley Lake visitor.
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Access roads to many campgrounds can be rough. "The dirt washboard road getting in (45 mins) was enough for me to not love this place. But, once you're there it really is a beautiful place," notes a visitor to Reservation Lake Apache Indian Res.
Site selection for larger vehicles: Many campgrounds have limited spaces for bigger RVs. "There is a loop around the East side with many different sites. There is a host there also. Tables and fire pit at most sites and some within walking distance to lake to fish," shares an RV camper at Reservation Lake.
Yurt camping alternatives: For those seeking yurt camping near Blue, Arizona without bringing their own gear, several nearby campgrounds offer yurt accommodations. "Nice place: water, sewer and electric. Picnic table at my site but not at others. No public washrooms or showers. Didn't see trash bins," reports a visitor to Bighorn Campground about nearby facilities.
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