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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.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | For reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or click here to make reservations on-line. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | 16 Single Sites 2 Double Sites 1 Triple Site There is a fee or a extra vehicle |
| Restrictions: | 7-day stay limit |
| Closest Towns: | Alta, Utah. |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | Public Lands Information Center 801-466-6411 |
General Information
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.
General Notes:
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.
Activities
Mountain Biking
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.
General Info:
General NotesFirewood can be purchased from the host.
Parking
Roads and parking spurs are dirt.
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 16 single sites 2 double sites 1 triple site There is a fee or a extra vehicle |
| Reservation Info | Go to recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 |
| No. of Accessible sites |
Backpacking
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.
Amenities
| Toilets: | Vault |
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| Accessible: | Accessible Vault Toilets |
Location