About Albion Basin
Number of accommodations: 23
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Reviews (93)
What Guests Are Saying
Albion Basin is praised for its stunning location near Alta resort, well-maintained facilities, and outstanding camp hosts. Reviewers highlight the beautiful scenery, cleanliness of the bathrooms, and accessibility to hiking trails like Cecret Lake. While there are concerns about overcrowding and construction noise, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Albion Basin is praised for its stunning location near Alta resort, well-maintained facilities, and outstanding camp hosts. Reviewers highlight the beautiful scenery, cleanliness of the bathrooms, and accessibility to hiking trails like Cecret Lake. While there are concerns about overcrowding and construction noise, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Cheryl U
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: ALBI
Friendly and helpful camp host. It's a beautiful location with easy access to the Salt Lake valley for a quick getaway.
Chris B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
Nice Campground....clean and well-marked.
Chris B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
Great place to get away to.....pick-nick table and BBQ pit provided.
Dale C
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
Very beautiful campground, loves the streets. Camp host was great.
Aloha P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: ALBI
Beautiful wildflowers. Clean latrine with no smell.
sanket k
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ALBI
Very friendly staff and clean facility.
Heidi M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ALBI
Not only is this a beautiful campground, the camp hosts are so kind and have kept everything clean and organized.
Whitney M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ALBI
The camp hosts are wonderful and keep everything clean!!
Jen W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ALBI
Such a great campground. Clean, cool air and close to hiking. Super clean camp site and quiet. Wood for sale on site that was delivered by the campground host. My favorite touch? A little scented candle in the outhouse!
rebekah p
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: ALBI
Most beautiful place. The camp hosts are 5 star hosts. We had a perfect few days in the mountains of Utah. Lots of hiking.
Location Albion Basin
Address:
Albion Basin Rd
Alta, UT, 84092
United States
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 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 which has an information booth operated in partnership with the Ski Area; the hosts will direct you up the road to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.5764 / -111.611
Elevation: 2896 feet
Policies & Rules
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There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location. |
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This is a watershed area. Visitors will be fined for bringing domestic pets or livestock into the area. |
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No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet. |
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There is limited spring water at Albion Basin. Visitors should bring their own water just in case. |
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Campground opening date is subject to weather and snow melt conditions. |
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Please carpool if possible. Most sites accommodate two passenger vehicles only. No overflow parking is available. |
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Gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
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Weather can change suddenly and thunderstorms should be expected. |
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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. |
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Off-road vehicles or ATVs are not permitted. |
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There are two First Come, First Served sites. Site #2 and Site #17. |
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Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
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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. |
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The maximum number of persons allowed on a single camping site is 8, on a double 16, and on a triple 24. |
