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Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (186)
What Guests Are Saying
Albion Basin is a stunning campground praised for its picturesque location near Alta resort, modern conveniences, and well-maintained facilities. Campers appreciate the attentive hosts, clean bathrooms, and beautiful trails, making it a perfect spot for hiking and wildlife observation. While some reviews mention overcrowding and construction, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Albion Basin is a stunning campground praised for its picturesque location near Alta resort, modern conveniences, and well-maintained facilities. Campers appreciate the attentive hosts, clean bathrooms, and beautiful trails, making it a perfect spot for hiking and wildlife observation. While some reviews mention overcrowding and construction, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
David L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ALBI
Albion Basin is always cooler than you would expect.
THe campground host was very gracious and helpful.
I love hiking in the area.
David L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ALBI
Albion Basin is always cooler than you would expect.
THe campground host was very gracious and helpful.
I love hiking in the area.
Kiersten J
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
We were really looking forward to escape into the mountains for the week and enjoy the quiet serenity. Unfortunately, during our stay it sounded like a downtown Salt Lake construction site during the day. Extensive terrain work was occurring adjacent to our campsite with heavy machinery and trucks passing constantly. There was also some dynamite blasts. When we tried to escape to Cecret Lake, we were met with weedwackers and a scuba diver. The campsite was well maintained and site 8 right next the creek is idyllic, but if you are looking forward to silence, you may need to call to see if there is any work going on at the same time. I understand the importance of these projects, but it was still a bit disappointing.
Kiersten J
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
We were really looking forward to escape into the mountains for the week and enjoy the quiet serenity. Unfortunately, during our stay it sounded like a downtown Salt Lake construction site during the day. Extensive terrain work was occurring adjacent to our campsite with heavy machinery and trucks passing constantly. There was also some dynamite blasts. When we tried to escape to Cecret Lake, we were met with weedwackers and a scuba diver. The campsite was well maintained and site 8 right next the creek is idyllic, but if you are looking forward to silence, you may need to call to see if there is any work going on at the same time. I understand the importance of these projects, but it was still a bit disappointing.
Holly H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: ALBI
Loved being right next to the trails. The wildflowers were magnificent. The campsite was clean and partly shady. Easy access to restrooms and water.
Holly H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: ALBI
Loved being right next to the trails. The wildflowers were magnificent. The campsite was clean and partly shady. Easy access to restrooms and water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.5764 / -111.611
Elevation: 2896 feet
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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