Albion Basin
Albion Basin is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.57639, -111.61111
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-999-2103
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Albion Basin
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. R
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 184 designated routes (136 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Basin Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $21 | — |
| Albion Basin | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Brighton LDS Girls Camp | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Mineral Basin Dispersed Area | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Redman Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | $26 | — |
| Redman Campground | National forest campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.