Albion Basin Campground
Albion Basin Campground is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, near Alta, Utah and many years does not open for use until July 4th or later due to snow depths. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking and rock climbing are other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. 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.
Dogs, horses, and other domestic animals are prohibited in protected watersheds because their waste can end up in the drinking water, so pets are not allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon and Albion Basin campground.
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.
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.
Reservations
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Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, located in Salt Lake County are Salt Lake City Watersheds and domestic animals (Dogs, Cats, Horses, Mules etc.) are prohibited within these areas even if they are enclosed in a vehicle. Swimming or bathing in any stream or body of water and camping within 200 feet of any stream or body of water is also prohibited.
This campground is open seasonally and operated by a Concessionaire. Restrooms are available during the open season. This campground typically has water available. For the most current conditions about this campground and amenities available please refer to recreation.gov
7-day stay limit
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $28 per night
Double Site: $56 per night
Triple Site: $80 per night
Address: 6914 South 3000 East Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 733-2660
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm / Closed 1 hour for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.577936
Longitude: -111.613353
Directions
From I-215 East, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Boulevard. Take Wasatch Boulevard 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.
Recreation Opportunities
Viewing Plants Info
- Albion Basin: Above the town of Alta around 9,500', over 120 species have been documented in this unique wetland and geologic area, including paintbrush, columbine, lupine, Jacob's ladder, and penstemons.