Albion Basin
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ALTA , UT, UT
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$87 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (93 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. The campground contains 22 "reservation" sites (20 single sites, one double and one triple site) . All come with picnic tables and campfire rings.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/albion-basin to be notified when sites open up.
At 9,500 feet in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Albion Basin offers shady white pines and aspens with direct access to the popular Cecret Lake hiking trail and nearby Catherine Pass/Sunset Peak Trail. Mountain bikers also have dedicated routes including Albion Basin Road and the trail to Germania Pass.
Wildlife alert: Moose have been observed in the area within 8km — exercise caution and maintain distance. Also present: Pacific Marten, American Pika, Mountain Chickadee, and American Badger.
Insider tips for Albion Basin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand Bring a fishing rod; campground amenities include fishing access Last 2.4 miles of access road is maintained but mountainous; confirm road conditions before visiting in shoulder seasons
Skip Albion Basin if: You need RV hookups — campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Albion Basin: June-September — Campground operates May through October, but higher elevation (9,500 ft) means earlier and later months may have snow; mid-summer offers optimal conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Redman Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Tanners Flat (Pleasant Grove, UT), Spruces - Big Cottonwood (Pleasant Grove, UT), Jordan Pines (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Albion Basin
Cell signal at Albion Basin (ALTA , UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. The campground contains 22 "reservation" sites (20 single sites, one double and one triple site) . All come with picnic tables and campfire rings.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand
Bring a fishing rod; campground amenities include fishing access
Last 2.4 miles of access road is maintained but mountainous; confirm road conditions before visiting in shoulder seasons
Campground operates May through October, but higher elevation (9,500 ft) means earlier and later months may have snow; mid-summer offers optimal conditions
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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