Aspen (Az)
Aspen (Az) is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 34.32667, -110.94583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Evening Programs, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Paddling, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 928-535-9859
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Aspen (Az)
Overview Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families and photographers, located in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. It sits in a dense pine and aspen area forest near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake at an elevation of 7,000 ft. With spacious campsites, calm and scenic lake waters, a marina, boat ramp and many amenities, Aspen is one of the most popular camping spots in Arizona. Recreation Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating and photography. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and one of the most visited. Two other lakes are within a short drive. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the campground's paved roads make for great bike rides. Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends. Facilities Aspen Campground is a large facility with 136 campsites. It is composed of four loops in alternating meadow and wooded areas, and campsites are spaced well apart from each other. The nearest showers are 10 miles away at Canyon Point Campground. A marina with a full service store with groceries, boat rentals and firewood is available at the lake. Gas, phone and groceries are also available in nearby Forest Lakes. Natural Features The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest. Wildlife v
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 0.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Pinnacle Propane · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1 designated routes (25 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Woods Canyon Group Cg | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Woods Canyon Group Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Woods Canyon Lake Group | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Spillway Group Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Spillway Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.