Top Cabins near Blue, AZ

We all love roasting marshmallows over a campfire—and you can often still do that while cabin camping in Blue. The Dyrt is the ultimate place to find cabins for your next outdoor adventure near Blue. When you're looking for a quiet location in nature, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect cabin rental.

Best Cabin Sites Near Blue, AZ (7)

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    1. Brook Char Campground

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    Overview

    Brookchar Campground is tucked on the banks of Big Lake in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The campground is a small, tent-only facility comprised entirely of walk-in sites. Of the lake's five campgrounds, Brookchar is nearest to the water. The stocked lake draws anglers, and boat rentals and a boat ramp make it easy for campers to enjoy the lake's blue waters.

    Recreation

    Big Lake is one of Arizona's top trout fishing lakes, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding and wildlife viewing.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at an elevation of 9,100 feet. The area is scenic, forested with ponderosa pine, fir, spruce and aspen, interspersed with high elevation meadows. Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and cool nighttime temperatures.

    Nearby Attractions

    Several other lakes can be found in the surrounding area. Visitors can also explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

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    $20 - $32 / night

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    2. Coronado Trail RV Park 55+

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    Located in the cool mountain pines of Eastern Arizona, Coronado Trail RV Park offers 45 full hookups in a combination of sunny and shady spaces. Both 30 and 50 amp service is available.

    While our adult RV park is not age restricted, most of our occupants are 55 or older. If you are looking for a beautiful, quiet RV park in Arizona's cool country, you've come to the right place.

    Coronado Trail Adult RV Park Within a 30 mile radius one can hike, cross country ski, snowmobile, hunt or fish. Other activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, berry & mushroom picking, bird watching, photography, visiting archaeological sites or just driving the numerous back roads & enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

    The RV park is located 22 miles from Hannagan Meadow, 6 miles from the William's Valley Recreation Area, 26 miles from Springerville-Eagar (Casa Malpais Indian Ruins), and just a one hour drive to Sunrise Ski Area.

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      4. Griswold’s Alpine Cabins

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      Griswold's Alpine Cabins has been renovated. We have added three new RV pads with water, sewer, and electricity hookups. This is in addition to our six recently updated cabins. Enjoy the outdoor firepit and grill with your friends. Three restaurants are within easy walking distance.

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      $49 / night

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      5. Caldwell Cabin

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      Overview

      Caldwell Cabin allows up to six visitors to step back in time to a more rustic and historical era in eastern Arizona. Originally constructed in the 1920s, it was a one-room homestead, but the cabin was expanded around 1940, to include a bathroom, small bedroom and living room with a fireplace. Visitors can relax on the front porch and take in the scenic views, or head out for a day of nearby hiking, mountain biking or fishing. The cabin can be accessed by driving approximately 30 miles southwest of the town of Alpine. Some of the roads are gravel. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

      Recreation

      A short drive takes visitors to the Black River Mainstream Trail, which is great for hiking. The Black River is a popular fishing area for trout anglers. From the cabin, guests can watch the sunset from the front porch, dine by the fireplace or walk across the meadow to an overlook of the river.

      Natural Features

      The cabin sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet, in the White Mountains of Arizona. It is nestled among tall ponderosa pine trees and overlooks a large grassy meadow. Because of the high elevation, summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, providing a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts.

      Nearby Attractions

      Activities within 10 miles of the cabin: fFishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, off-road vehicle riding, river access and birding.

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      $110 / night

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        6. Greer Lodge Resort & Cabins

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        With all of our cabins located right On or Near the Water, you’ll be near our fully stocked Trout Ponds for catch & release fishing. We also feature Dog Friendly Cabins so your furry friends can enjoy nature as well! Locally owned and operated, we take great pride in our comfortable accommodations, and have become known as Greer’s favorite resort. In fact, we were even named as one of Sunset Magazine’s Top 9 Resorts in the West to Touch Nature! These Arizona cabins are among the best you’ll find anywhere in the state! This is a place where you can experience nature’s wonder, with clean, crisp mountain air and endless blue skies in the beautiful town of Greer, a quiet rural village in the beautiful White Mountains of Eastern Arizona. As a year-round destination, Greer Lodge Resort & Cabins, & the surrounding Greer area have an abundance of activities for guests to enjoy, ranging from fly-fishing to bird watching, the best hiking trails in Arizona, and abundant wildlife to see! There simply isn’t a better group of cabins in Arizona for travelers to call home!

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        Recent Cabin Reviews In Blue

        14 Reviews of 7 Blue Campgrounds


        • Carl L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Brook Char Campground
          Aug. 22, 2023

          Brook 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....

        • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Behr Art B&B
          Jan. 9, 2023

          Behr Art B&B

          A wonderland of flowering gardens, art, and stunning mountain views!

          Ashley here from The Dyrt! 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. Views of the Mogollon Mountain Range, and 300 yards from Whitewater Creek. Check them out and post your review!

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Coronado Trail RV Park 55+
          Jun. 20, 2022

          Coronado Trail RV Park 55+

          Quiet Adult Oriented CG In The Pines

          We spent 8-nights here (June 7-15, 2022). CTRV is a quiet, adult oriented, RV park in the pines of Alpine. This is a very nice, easy access CG with level back-in gravel sites. It is a great base camp to visit the area. There are plenty local attractions: lakes, rivers and streams, wilderness and national forests. Activities include: fishing, biking (wish I brought my mtn bike), hiking/walking and ATV trails. The elk herds out number the cattle– a morning and evening spectacle! We did not make use of the laundry, bathrooms or showers. The WiFi was good as was cell phone reception (we lost both for 2-1/2 days due to a fiber optic cable break near Show Low/Springerville).

          The owners, Sherrie and Paul, are awesome! We would definitely stay here again.

          (Side note: Coronado Trails Cabins is NOT affiliated with CTRV)

        • Taryn S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Brook Char Campground
          Jun. 2, 2021

          Brook Char Campground

          Some of the best tent camping in AZ

          We're frequent campers, and this is one of our favorite spots in AZ! 

          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, plus there's potable water at several sites. Central bathrooms with running water are kept very clean, plus there's trash service and a (very friendly) camp host if you need anything.

          Directly across a small road from Big Lake and the boat ramp. 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, where there's also a fish cleaning station. Brookchar is just down the road from the giant Rainbow Lake, so you'll hear some RVs and ATVs on the road, but very minimal. 

          We camped in site 12, which in our opinion is the best! Closest to the lake with water views, plus parking right outside your site for 2 vehicles (other sites, you park in a main lot). Bring your fishing gear and kayak/SUP (can also rent very reasonably)!

          Over Memorial Day weekend, we saw highs close to 80 and lows in the high 30s/low 40s. Only sprinkled once!

          It's also just an hour from Pinetop-Lakeside, so it's easy to make grocery stops or even grab a coffee (try Pinetop Coffee House + Roasters right on the highway!) on your way in/out.

        • Candy P.
          Camper-submitted photo from Brook Char Campground
          Nov. 30, 2020

          Brook Char Campground

          Tent Camping with a view

          This tent walk in site has been our family favorite for decades. The sites have plenty of room for 2 tents. There is a clean bathroom in the campsite as well as water. This sites are across the small road from the lake. This is our favorite place to camp with other family members since the sites are close together. Easy walk to the lake.

        • Hannah L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Brook Char Campground
          Aug. 24, 2020

          Brook Char Campground

          Unclear Directions

          The directions given on the site for how to find this campground were not very clear. We spent a lot of time double and triple checking where we were to make sure we were going the right way. We ended up giving up because it was getting dark only to find out later that we were very close to it. The drive to the campsite is incredibly beautiful, though. It is about 2 hours east of Show Low. I’m sure it would have been beautiful if it weren’t so hard to find and we had better directions.

        • Cassandra L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
          Jun. 17, 2020

          Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

          Secluded Oasis

          Great place to hike, camp, rent a cabin or relax. Fishing in the area with cabins or camping depending on what you prefer. We have rented a cabin every August and the weather is wonderful. Some rain but very green and lovely outdoors.

        • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
          Feb. 17, 2020

          Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

          Camping for Nearby Lake Access

          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. It boasts some amazing fishing for the native trout species- the Apache trout. The fish are stocked, so it may not be a true experience for some but most of the access to the native fish in their native habitat is restricted or non existent to protect these beautiful creatures. The lake offers paid access on a day to day basis. A total of 25 permits per day are offered to keep fishing pressure in check. But these permits are non refundable so don't reserve too early. 

          Permits and information can be found on the website but customer service can be difficult. Camping is available on a first come basis at Hawley Lake which also offers great fishing and beautiful scenery. 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. 

          The area we camped in was open and the roads were well marked. Campsites were situated near fire rings with only the occasional picnic table. There were four pretty well maintained portable toilets near our camp as well. Be sure to review the rules and regulations on the website as some areas are off limits and to make sure you have all the proper permits for fishing and/or camping.(State and local licenses required for fishing)

        • Christa D.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
          Aug. 12, 2019

          Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

          Our favorite place to escape!

          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. Campsites are first come first serve and both times we went in August and there were plenty of spots to chose from. Be sure to get your fishing license and permits in town, it’s a long drive into town from the lake. Bring rope to protect your campsite from wild horses and wandering cows. Overall one of favorite places to camp!

        • K
          Camper-submitted photo from Brook Char Campground
          Aug. 9, 2018

          Brook Char Campground

          beautiful!

          spot 12 is the best for tent camping and closest to the water. bears frequent the area so you must lock up all food and trash in you car over night.

        • Krista Z.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
          Jul. 18, 2018

          Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

          Ranger Review: The ICEMULE Pro X-Large at Hawley Lake Campground

          Campground Review

          I remember camping at Hawley Lake all the time as a kid and it was one of my favorite places to be. After this trip back as an adult I noticed things have changed quite a bit. Do not get me wrong… it’s a beautiful lake with plenty of camping in a pine tree forest. However, there were some areas for improvement.

          For starters, the roads are not marked very well. For example, you do not know how to get to the general store until you are almost to the general store. Generally, this does not bother me because I just turn on Google Maps and find whatever I need but there is intermittent cell service at best (with Verizon). Once in a while I’d catch a bar of 4G but most of the time was on “analog” or had no service at all. Along these lines, the campsites are not designated at all. Basically, you can just park and setup wherever you want. I felt like we were a bit encroached upon because of this.

          There are bathroom buildings but all the ones I saw were closed. They then would have a few port-a-pottys sitting out in front of the building. The port-a-pottys weren’t well kept and were rarely stocked with toilet paper. There was trash everywhere! We walked to the ramadas by the lake and the fire pits were full of plastics and other garbage. There were constantly beer bottles left next to the port-a-pottys and randomly around camp and the lake. There was a bunch of stray garbage (including a very sharp sheared off tent pole) left in our campsite before we arrived.

          The icing on the cake was the attitude of the fellow campers. There were generators running almost all night, loud music, and like I said earlier there was some weird lack of boundaries between sites.

          So now that I have told you what I didn’t like about Hawley Lake let me tell you what I did like. The lake is very large and very beautiful. Most of the shoreline is easily accessible for fishing or lounging lakeside. Words for the wise you can not swim in this lake. There is a little boathouse that offers boat rentals if you would like to venture out into the water.

          The weather is a wonderful escape from the valley. There is rain almost every day (varying between light afternoon showers and heavy storms). The camping fees are paid by the car and are very affordable ($9/night/car). If you plan to purchase your camping permits at the lake be sure to bring cash. The General Store does offer some essential items and has a small café with hotdog/hamburger type foods. There are cabins available for rent lakeside as well.

          Product Review

          As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. On this trip, I tested The ICEMULE Pro X-Large. The ICEMULE Pro X-Large was bigger than I had expected. It makes total sense once you think about it because it holds 24 cans and ice but it still surprised me. When I was filling the cooler or trying to get those last few precious cans out of the bottom I have to stick my entire arm in all the way in up to my armpit.

          The cooler is made of a very thick and durable flexible plastic type material (kind of like an above ground pool siding). It has been super rugged and did not get scratched or torn up when we have used it on a pool deck, thrown it in the truck bed (with the scratchy spray in liner), or when being toted around camp and to the lake. The cooler has an adjustable bungee cord on the front. At first, I was not sure what we were going to use that for and the more we take out the cooler I find the possibilities are endless. We have been using it to carry our silicone cups, extra sunscreen, a spare hat, etc.

          The cooler has a fold top design with a buckle. I do not have any other bags that close this way so it was a bit odd to get used to and is a bit harder to do when it was full. When properly closed the cooler will float. I was shocked to find that even full of cold beverages and ice the cooler floated when I pushed it into the lake. This is a great feature if you want to use it for boating, kayaking, or tubing.

          We have been using the cooler quite a bit and in a few varied conditions. One of the examples I will share is that we used it for a poolside BBQ in Arizona. We filled it with 30 cans and bottles and about a bag of ice (which is far more stuff and less ice than suggested). Our beverages stayed perfectly chilled in 100+ degree weather even though we were in and out of it constantly and after 8 hours, there was still ice in the bottom.

          We have also used it without ice. We put in 12 cold drinks to start with and even without ice they were cool 3-4 hours later.

          The last example I will share is that we put 3 bags of ice and 6 cans in to it. After 48 hours there was about 75% of the ice still left in the cooler!

          If you do use it to its full capacity, I suggest that you fill it on an elevated surface. With 24 cans and 3 bags of ice, you will be looking at around 40 lbs of weight and when I tried to pick ours up from the ground it threw me off balance a little. After that, I would fill it on a picnic table or counter top and it was so much easier to just turn around and pick it up from carrying height. The straps on the bag are very padded and very comfortable even when it is full. There is a chest strap but no hip strap. If I could offer a suggestion to ICEMULE for improvement, it would be to add a hip strap to help carry the weight.

        • C
          Camper-submitted photo from Brook Char Campground
          Aug. 31, 2017

          Brook Char Campground

          4 great days of camping!

          Spent 4 days of solo camping at Brookchar. 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. Elk, deer and plenty of skunks (who waddled thru the campsite but never raised their tails). Rained a couple of hours each night but it lulls you right to sleep. Definitely a return trip in the spring....

        • Liza C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
          Sep. 12, 2016

          Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

          Hawley lake

          Some campsites were just recently upgraded with metal picnic tables.. Fishing was on point this Labor Day holiday ..

          FYI- be sure to put food away nightly , the cows are no joke.. They get into everything !!!

        • S
          Camper-submitted photo from Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
          Jul. 13, 2016

          Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

          Awesome view!

          This is probably the most beautiful campground I have been to so far. 80 degree days and 50 degree nights. Perfect for campfires under the blanket of millions of stars. The lake was amazing and quite beautiful. Fishing from our kayaks was a blast even had boat rentals available. Plenty of wildlife and cows for your viewing. Well worth the 4 1/2 hour drive from Mesa.



        Guide to Blue

        Camping near Blue, Arizona, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and unique campgrounds. Whether you're looking to stargaze or enjoy a peaceful getaway, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful area.

        What to do

        • Hiking: Explore the trails around the campgrounds. Many campers rave about the hiking opportunities, with one saying, "The hiking in the national forest was fabulous and this was a good base to get to hikes from" at Apache Creek Campground.
        • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, head to Big Lake Campground. Campers have reported, "The scenery is beautiful... and the fishing was good."
        • Stargazing: The clear skies make for amazing stargazing. One camper at Cosmic Campground noted, "What amazing 360 views of the sky. You feel like you are in a globe."

        What campers like

        • Peaceful Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the tranquility. A visitor to Head Of The Ditch Campground mentioned, "Only one other family here, and we only saw them when hiking towards them."
        • Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground are praised for their cleanliness. One camper said, "The sites are spacious, there are shared spigots and vaulted toilets in each loop."
        • Wildlife Viewing: Campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A review from Rainbow Campground highlighted, "We saw 4 Mexican gray wolves which was very special."

        What you should know

        • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Apache Creek Campground, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A camper noted, "This is a basic free campground, with dispersed camping, no hookups and a vault toilet."
        • First-Come, First-Serve: Many sites operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A visitor at Aspen Campground mentioned, "We were hoping for a first come first serve site. Well, there were so many sites to choose from."
        • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Alpine Divide Campground said, "It is right off the highway so there is some road noise."

        Tips for camping with families

        • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for campgrounds near lakes or hiking trails. One family at Brook Char Campground enjoyed, "Directly across a small road from Big Lake and the boat ramp."
        • Pack for All Weather: Be prepared for temperature changes. A camper at Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground mentioned, "It gets into the 40s-50s at night."
        • Bring Entertainment: If you have kids, consider bringing games or outdoor toys. A visitor at Aspen Campground noted, "There is a movie screen or projector in the meadow where they show movies on Saturday nights."

        Tips from RVers

        • Check for Hookups: Not all campgrounds have electric hookups. A reviewer at Springerville RV Park mentioned, "Full hookups 30amp 50amp and 20amp power poll."
        • Plan for Limited Cell Service: Many areas have poor cell reception. A camper at Cosmic Campground warned, "No AT&T service for 30 mins from East and for over an hour from west."
        • Reserve Early: If you can, make reservations ahead of time. A visitor at Rainbow Campground advised, "It is recommended to make reservations at least 4 days in advance."

        Camping near Blue, Arizona, offers a unique experience with plenty of opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Blue, AZ?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Blue, AZ is Brook Char Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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