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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
Chris B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
Great place to get away to.....pick-nick table and BBQ pit provided.
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.
Chris B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALBI
Nice Campground....clean and well-marked.
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.
Skye T
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ALBI
The good:
1) The campfire pit had a metal grate that could be placed on half of the firepit. We were able to put tin cups on it to warm up some hot cocoa. I wish we had brought more wood though - not much loose wood on the ground to use. And the firepit was the only cooking option on site (no standing grills for briquettes).
2) It is a very pretty area. Star gazing was spectacular - we even saw a shooting star.
3) The bathrooms had TP. I will say that. Cleanliness will depend on your fellow campers. Many people might prefer having a Lowe's 5-gallon bucket lined with a trash bag and a $10 toilet seat from Walmart's camping department to use instead though.
4) There is great cell phone reception and data was only moderately slowed (which is good to know for emergencies).
The bad:
1) At 5am (pitch black outside) some guy started walking up and down the gravel road that leads to all the campsites, while talking loudly about his interests and his awesomeness. He woke a lot of people up. A female camper asked him to quiet down, at which point the guy became argumentative with her. My point: we had no recourse to deal with this guy (especially when caring for kids) unless we were prepared for potential confrontation. In the heat of the moment we could not find a phone number for the park ranger to address the situation. If this middle-of-the-night idiot wanted to stir up trouble, there would be a lot of barefoot, PJ-wearing sleepy heads he could mess with. Lesson learned: know the number to call in the event of a problem.
2) The road that leads to the campsites is all gravel, and there are some hilly areas. Anyone walking or driving on it will be heard for decent distance. But also, we saw a mini van towing a small trailer get stuck on one of the smaller hills (the gravel was deep enough that it made it difficult for the van to get traction).
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.
Skye T
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ALBI
The good:
1) The campfire pit had a metal grate that could be placed on half of the firepit. We were able to put tin cups on it to warm up some hot cocoa. I wish we had brought more wood though - not much loose wood on the ground to use. And the firepit was the only cooking option on site (no standing grills for briquettes).
2) It is a very pretty area. Star gazing was spectacular - we even saw a shooting star.
3) The bathrooms had TP. I will say that. Cleanliness will depend on your fellow campers. Many people might prefer having a Lowe's 5-gallon bucket lined with a trash bag and a $10 toilet seat from Walmart's camping department to use instead though.
4) There is great cell phone reception and data was only moderately slowed (which is good to know for emergencies).
The bad:
1) At 5am (pitch black outside) some guy started walking up and down the gravel road that leads to all the campsites, while talking loudly about his interests and his awesomeness. He woke a lot of people up. A female camper asked him to quiet down, at which point the guy became argumentative with her. My point: we had no recourse to deal with this guy (especially when caring for kids) unless we were prepared for potential confrontation. In the heat of the moment we could not find a phone number for the park ranger to address the situation. If this middle-of-the-night idiot wanted to stir up trouble, there would be a lot of barefoot, PJ-wearing sleepy heads he could mess with. Lesson learned: know the number to call in the event of a problem.
2) The road that leads to the campsites is all gravel, and there are some hilly areas. Anyone walking or driving on it will be heard for decent distance. But also, we saw a mini van towing a small trailer get stuck on one of the smaller hills (the gravel was deep enough that it made it difficult for the van to get traction).
Mateo B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ALBI
Incredible spot! Highly recommend and would love to be back there.
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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