About Buffalo Crossing Campground
At the southern end of the East Fork canyon is Buffalo Crossing Campground, an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) era site which actually boasts the largest campsites along the river. The East Fork meanders through the forested valley shaded by tall ponderosa pines and bordered by grasses, alders, and cottonwoods. Campsites are located a few steps from the stream to protect the Black River's unique riparian zone, but access to the river is easy as the undergrowth serves more to enhance the river's picturesque nature than to obstruct easy passage. Click [here](https://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5261588.jpg) for a map.
- Fees: - Per Camp Unit per night $14.00 - *Additional Camp Unit $14.00 - Interagency/Senior Discount $7.00[…
- Managed by: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi west of Alpine, AZ · 33.791, -109.358
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River | Horse | 2.1 mi | 17.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.5 mi
Propane: 24 mi
Camps nearby
- Horse Springs Campground 0.8 mi
- Buffalo Crossing 1.5 mi
- Raccoon Campground 1.7 mi
- Deer Creek Campground 2.4 mi
- Aspen Campground - East Fork Black River 2.8 mi
- Caldwell Cabin 3.1 mi