Albion Basin
FSU.S. Forest Service — ALTA · Utah · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Location | ALTA · Utah · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · 40.57639, -111.61111 · Map |
| Sites | 26 public sites counted from the federal listing — 26 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 26 sites Water hookups at 0 of 26 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 26 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 26 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 25 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 26 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | The maximum number of vehicles allowed on a site is 2 on a single with 1 included in the site fee, 4 on a double with 2 included in the site fee, and 6 on a triple with 3 included in the site fee. Extra Vehicle Fee: $10.00/car per day. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 801-999-2103 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-24.
From the official listing
Overview Albion Basin Campground, just 15 miles from Sandy, Utah, is set among shady white pines and aspens in its beautiful namesake basin in Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 9,500 feet.
Recreation Hiking and mountain biking are very popular activities. Hikers enjoy the path to Cecret Lake, which begins at the campground, as well as the Catherine Pass/Sunset Peak Trail just down the road.
Mountain bikers often ride the Albion Basin Road and the trail to Germania Pass. Other trails include the Albion Meadows Trail and Cardiff Pass/Twin Lake Pass. Facilities The campground contains 24 "reservation" sites (22 single sites, one double and one triple site). All come with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. One single site is available on a First Come, First Served basis, site #2.
Natural Features Albion Basin is renowned for its vivid summer wildflowers. The basin hosts the Wasatch Wildflower Festival annually in late July or early August, complete with guided nature walks.
Moose and deer frequent the basin and mountain goats can often be seen on the precipitous face of Devils Castle, just south of the campground. A small stream runs through the basin. Nearby Attractions Little Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, unique geology, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous additional hiking and mountain biking trails are found throughout the canyon. Rock climbing and fly-fishing are popular activities as well.
Snowbird Resort is just a few miles down-canyon, offering scenic tram rides, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, groceries, an Alpine Slide, zip line rides, concerts and various festivals.
Directions, from the listing
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 miles south to the junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon 10.2 miles to the campground. The last 2.4 miles are on a maintained gravel road which has an information booth operated in partnership with the Ski Area; the hosts will direct you up the road to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Salt Lake City UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceTanners Flat
5 mi straight-line · Sandy UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceSpruces - Big Cottonwood
5 mi straight-line · Salt Lake City UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceJordan Pines
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Trip Card — Albion Basin
ALTA · Utah · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | ALTA · Utah · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Fees | The maximum number of vehicles allowed on a site is 2 on a single with 1 included in the site fee, 4 on a double with 2 included in the site fee, and 6 on a triple with 3 included … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 25 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 26 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232010 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.