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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.
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.
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.
Beautiful! Rudy our campground host was awesome at Blue Ridge campground. Fishing at Lake Mary was perfect. We had a phenomenal trip!
Despite what Nancy wrote, you cannot paddle to this location. I think she is getting this place mixed up with Rock Crossing campground. This place has no water access, other than a dry creek bed. If you are looking for something near Blue Ridge then Rock Crossing is the best place.
I liked it! The only down fall there are no SHOWERS =( .. but other than that it was beautiful. I wouldn't advise it for smaller children because there isnt much for them to do there. The reservoir was a couple of miles away, but even with that..theres no place for them to play unless you have a small boat or raft
It was pretty rough on the road but not the worst it could be little narrow roads with campers bikers and dogs are around also.
Very clean and quiet campground. Wonderful views at night. Arizona trail connected next to the camp which has marvelous views (about 1 hour) hike. Campground host on site and basic restroom facilities.
