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Reviews (219)
What Guests Are Saying
Albion Basin is a stunning high-elevation campground known for its cleanliness, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional hosts, Rae and George, who enhance the experience with thoughtful touches like scented candles in the bathrooms. The campground offers peaceful camping, great hiking opportunities, and well-kept facilities, making it a favorite among visitors. Some minor issues were noted, such as oversized speed bumps and overcrowding, but overall, guests highly recommend Albion Basin for a beautiful getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Albion Basin is a stunning high-elevation campground known for its cleanliness, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional hosts, Rae and George, who enhance the experience with thoughtful touches like scented candles in the bathrooms. The campground offers peaceful camping, great hiking opportunities, and well-kept facilities, making it a favorite among visitors. Some minor issues were noted, such as oversized speed bumps and overcrowding, but overall, guests highly recommend Albion Basin for a beautiful getaway.
Review Summary
Laura F
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ALBI
This was a great get-a-way close enough to town that I could go to work for the day and relax at night. The camp host is the best! She has been there for at least 13 years. She even puts scented candles in the vault toilets to minimize the smell, and she keeps the campground nice and clean; just don't step on the flowers, and you will be okay (we did not find this out by experience :-) ) We finally saw a moose despite the construction nearby. The campsite is at the trailhead to Cecret Lake, which is an excellent hike for the family, although it can sometimes be a bit steep.
Nicole J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ALBI
Our campsite was beautiful, clean, and ready for us when we got there. The wildflowers were amazing. We saw 4 moose at a higher campsite close. Our host was very nice. A hike trailhead to Cecret Lake was right next to our site. We will absolutely come back to Albion Basin.
Nicole J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ALBI
Our campsite was beautiful, clean, and ready for us when we got there. The wildflowers were amazing. We saw 4 moose at a higher campsite close. Our host was very nice. A hike trailhead to Cecret Lake was right next to our site. We will absolutely come back to Albion Basin.
Shigeo K
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ALBI
Loved the scenery of the place. But unfortunately we were crazy close to the lake trail, site 9. We had people going through our campground, and walking past from sunrise to sundown.
The Alta employees are also some of the douchiest people I have ever met, they just arent helpful at all.
There was also a ton of construction going on in the campground, massive Kennecott style trucks moving rocks driving like 25 mph through the camp ground. That went on for the last 2 days we were there and there was no warning about it from the campground.
There is only a site or 2 I would stay at up here... again the scenery is amazing but the hikers are overwhelming for half of the campground.
Shigeo K
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ALBI
Loved the scenery of the place. But unfortunately we were crazy close to the lake trail, site 9. We had people going through our campground, and walking past from sunrise to sundown.
The Alta employees are also some of the douchiest people I have ever met, they just arent helpful at all.
There was also a ton of construction going on in the campground, massive Kennecott style trucks moving rocks driving like 25 mph through the camp ground. That went on for the last 2 days we were there and there was no warning about it from the campground.
There is only a site or 2 I would stay at up here... again the scenery is amazing but the hikers are overwhelming for half of the campground.
Sally S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ALBI
Love this campground and waking up to the sound of streams, birds, and the dramatic view of Devil’s Castle!!! So gorgeous and cool up there. Well maintained grounds, porta-pots, and friendly, helpful camp hosts.
Sally S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ALBI
Love this campground and waking up to the sound of streams, birds, and the dramatic view of Devil’s Castle!!! So gorgeous and cool up there. Well maintained grounds, porta-pots, and friendly, helpful camp hosts.
Emmanuel S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: ALBI
Peaceful, beautiful and full of flowers and great hikes!
Emmanuel S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: ALBI
Peaceful, beautiful and full of flowers and great hikes!
Mateo B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ALBI
Incredible spot! Highly recommend and would love to be back there.
Location & Directions for Albion Basin
Albion Basin Rd, Alta, UT 84092 United States
Elevation: 2,896 ft
Getting There
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 mi south to the junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon 10.2 mi to the ...
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 mi south to the junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon 10.2 mi to the campground. The last 2.4 mi 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.
Highway access
Albion Basin Campground is accessible via I-215, about 10 miles to the west. From I-215, travelers can take the 6200 South exit, then follow Wasatch Blvd to Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210.
Policies & Rules
General
- There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
- This is a watershed area. Visitors will be fined for bringing domestic pets or livestock into the area.
- No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet.
- There is limited spring water at Albion Basin. Visitors should bring their own water just in case.
- Campground opening date is subject to weather and snow melt conditions.
- Please carpool if possible. Most sites accommodate two passenger vehicles only. No overflow parking is available.
- Gates are locked.
- Weather can change suddenly and thunderstorms should be expected.
- A per-day, per-vehicle fee of $10 will be collected on site for each extra vehicle. Single sites get only one car free, double site gets two cars, triple site three cars.
- Off-road vehicles or ATVs are not permitted.
- There are two First Come, First Served sites. Site #2 and Site #17.
- Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- The maximum number of persons allowed on a single camping site is 8, on a double 16, and on a triple 24.
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