Albion Basin
Albion Basin is a national forest campground in Utah.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.57794, -111.61336
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232010
About Albion Basin
Albion Basin Campground is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, near Alta, Utah and many years does not open for use until July 4th or later due to snow depths. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking and rock climbing are other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. 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. 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. Rock climbing and fly-fishing are popular activities as well. Snowbird Resort is just a few miles down-canyon, offering scenic tram rides, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, groceries, an Alpine Slide, zip line rides, concerts and various festivals. 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.
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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
- 182 designated routes (132 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Basin Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | $21 | — |
| Albion Basin | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Brighton LDS Girls Camp | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Mineral Basin Dispersed Area | National forest camping area | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Redman Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | $26 | — |
| Redman Campground | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.