Upper Blue Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 11:10AM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Arizona including Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. The greatest risk is Monday afternoon and evening and again Tuesday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of ample moisture across southeast Arizona and an upper-level disturbance moving into the area from New Mexico today will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms... especially south and east of Tucson. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches. Given how saturated soils are across the area from storms over the past week, there is an increased potential for rainfall runoff to produce flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Upper Blue Campground provides a secluded, off-the-beaten-path camping experience in the scenic Blue River Valley within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. The campground sits below striking high bluffs with streamside access to the Blue River. With only three campsites, two featuring distinctive Adirondack-style shelters, this is an ideal spot for campers seeking solitude and a true backcountry atmosphere. This is a primitive campground with minimal amenities. A single vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring all the water they need. There is no trash service; all garbage must be packed out. Camping is free, and sites are first-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit. Quiet hours are enforced after 10:00 pm. The campground is located 17 miles southeast of Alpine via US 180 and Forest Route 281. The remote access road and rustic setting make this campground best suited for tent camping and smaller camping setups rather than large RVs.
Directions
Located 17 miles southeast of Alpine on US 180 and Forest Route 281.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 333-6280 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Upper Blue Campground | |
| Apache-Sitgreaves NF Alerts |
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