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Aspen Campground

Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families and photographers, located in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. It sits in a beautiful pine forest studded with oak and aspen near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake at an elevation of 7,000 ft. With spacious campsites, calm and scenic lake waters, a marina, boat ramp and many amenities, Aspen is one of the most popular camping spots in Arizona.

Facilities: Aspen Campground is a large facility with 136 campsites. It is composed of four loops in alternating meadow and wooded areas, and campsites are spaced well apart from each other. The nearest showers are 10 miles away at Canyon Point Campground. A marina with a full service store with groceries, boat rentals and firewood is available at the lake. Gas, phone and groceries are also available in nearby Forest Lakes.

Natural Features: The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest. Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Deer, skunks and bears are common campground visitors. Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.

Recreation: Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating and photography. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and one of the most visited. Two other lakes are within a short drive. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the campground's paved roads make for great bike rides. Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends.

Current Conditions

Open through 10/31

Reservations

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General Information

55 first come first serve sites
Campground hosts
Firewood
Fire rings and picnic tables
Paved roads, drive on existing roads only
14-day stay limit
No waste water dumping on ground
Deer, elk, skunks, squirrel, and bear are common campground visitors.
Be prepared for rain, often heavy through July and August.
Campground is located at high elevation. Be prepared for cool to cold night time temperatures.
Fishing and boating on Woods Canyon Lake. Electric boat motors only.
Camping and fishing supplies available from Woods Canyon Store.
Interpretative nature trail at the north end of lake.
The campground is situated in ponderosa pine, oak, aspen,

Open May 1 – October 31 Annually

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $35 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $12 per vehicle per night

All dogs must be kept on a leash appropriately sized for the strength of the dog they are intended to control. No aggressive dogs are allowed in the campground. Owners with aggressive dogs and noisy dogs will be asked to leave the campground.

Contact Name: Advenco, LLC

Contact Phone: (928)535-0181

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.32659444

Longitude: -110.9458111

Directions

Just off Woods Canyon Lake, approximately 4 miles north of State Highway 260 at mile marker 282, located directly across from the Rim Visitor Information Station or 25 miles west of Heber, Arizona.