Blue Crossing Campground

Campground closure

Closed (US Forest Service)

Located near the riverside at 6200' elevation within the beautiful Blue River Valley, Blue Crossing Campground is a perfect choice for a peaceful, rustic camping experience in a beautiful setting well off the beaten path. It also provides a convenient base camp for anyone seeking to explore the Blue Range Primitive Area via the Tutt Creek Trailhead.

4 total campsites, 2 with Adirondack-style shelters
Trailer 16' max
Access to Blue Range Primitive Area
14-day stay limit.

Fees

There is no fee to camp at Blue Crossing Campground.

Rules

Pack It In - Pack It Out - no garbage service provided. Quiet Hours after 10:00 pm 14-day stay limit No drinking water available

Directions

From Alpine via Blue River Road (FSR 281):Go east on US 180 for 3.2 miles to the Blue River Road (across from Luna Lake) turn right (south) onto the Blue River Road (FSR 281) and go south for 19 miles to the junction with FR 567 (Red Hill Road) Turn right (west) onto FR 567, crossing the river – the campground entrance is immediately to the right (north) after the river crossing.From Alpine via US 191 and the Red Hill Road (FSR 567)NOT RECCOMENDED for long vehicles or vehicles towing trailersGo south on US 191 for 14 miles, and turn left (east) onto the Red Hill Road (FSR 567) and go 12.1 miles. The campground entrance will be to the left (north) right before the river crossing.