Aspen (Az)
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Forest Lakes, AZ, AZ
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (450 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from ma
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Aspen sits at 7,000 ft near Woods Canyon Lake in dense pine and aspen forest, offering scenic water access with a boat ramp and marina. It's one of Arizona's most popular camping spots for trout fishing, boating, and hiking.
Wildlife alert: Expect to see Wapiti/American Elk, Steller's Jays, and Gray-collared Chipmunks in the area. Ruby-crowned Kinglets also present.
Insider tips for Aspen (Az): Book early — it's a federal campground and one of Arizona's most popular spots Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV capability before booking Firewood available for purchase on-site, so you don't need to bring your own
Skip Aspen (Az) if: You need full RV hookups — most sites lack them. You want to camp outside May 27 - September 5 — it's seasonal only.
Best time to visit Aspen (Az): Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Woods Canyon Lake Group (Forest Lakes, AZ), Mogollon Campground (Overgaard, AZ), Crook Campground (Forest Lakes, AZ), Rim Campground (Overgaard, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aspen (Az)
Cell signal at Aspen (Az) (Forest Lakes, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
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.The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground and one of Arizona's most popular spots
Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV capability before booking
Firewood available for purchase on-site, so you don't need to bring your own
Campground operates seasonally during these months only per RIDB data
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Take a left at the sign for Woods Canyon Lake (Rim Road/Forest Road 300). Follow for about 5 miles and turn right onto the paved road at the sign toward Woods Canyon Lake (there is no road sign). Aspen Campground is about 1 mile down the road on the left.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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