Albion Basin

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT · ≈10.9 mi to Cottonwood Heights
Sites
24
Max rig
25 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
10.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Hiking and Wildlife Viewing
  • Smaller rigs and trailers
  • Fishing enthusiasts
  • Biking adventures

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Campers needing electric hookups
  • Accessibility-dependent visitors

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

24 Standards (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Shade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Cottonwood Heights, ~10.9 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: USFS

Overview

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 22 "reservation" sites (20 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. Two single sites are available on a First Come, First Served basis, sites #2 & #17. 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground