Albion Basin

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ALBION BASIN RD
ALTA, UT 84092

Developed Recreation Sites

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The following acts are prohibited in developed recreation sites located on the Salt Lake Ranger District, Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

8230 FEDERAL BUILDING, 125 SOUTH STATE STREET

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84138

DEVELOPED SITES

SPECIAL ORDER OF FOREST SUPERVISOR WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FORESTS

Salt Lake Ranger District

The following act is established to provide for public safety and to prevent significant water, soil, and vegetation resource damage.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this order. All areas are located on the Salt Lake Ranger District, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This order is in effect until further notice.

Entering or using a developed site on the Salt Lake Ranger District when such areas are gated and/or posted closed for public safety, rehabilitation, construction, or post recreation season dates.

[36 CFR 261.58 (b)].

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

Persons with a permit.
Authorized Federal, state, or local officers, or members of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of official duty, when authorized by the District Ranger.

Areas Described:Little Cottonwood Canyon: Albion Basin, and Tanner's Flat Campgrounds. Big Cottonwood Canyon: Birches, Dogwood, Ledgemere, Storm Mountain, Moss Ledge, Spruce's, Jordan Pines, Redman, Silver Lake, and Brighton Picnic Areas. Mill Creek Canyon: Church Fork, Box Elder, Terrace's, Maple Grove, White Bridge, Maple Cove, Evergreen, Fir Crest, Clover Springs, and Big Water Picnic Areas. Davis County: Mueller Park, Fernwood, Sunset, and Bountiful Peak Campgrounds. Tooele County: Cottonwood, Intake, Boy Scout, Lower Narrows, Upper Narrows, Loop, and Medina Flat Campground

/s/ Bernie Weingardt May 22, 1997

Forest Supervisor

Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 6 months or both.(16USC 551; 18USC 357l(b} (6))

This order supercedes any previous order for the above described area and prohibitions.

Order Number 04 19 =5 8

Region Forest Numeric Sequence

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 24 "reservation" sites (22 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. One single site is available on a First Come, First Served basis, site #2.

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. 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.

Camp site features

Across 26 camp sites:

Longest RV: 25 ft
Largest party: 24 people
Equipment: Tent, Trailer

Fees

The maximum number of vehicles allowed on a site is 2 on a single with 1 included in the site fee, 4 on a double with 2 included in the site fee, and 6 on a triple with 3 included in the site fee. Extra Vehicle Fee: $10.00/car per day.

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Tracy H

Loop:Albi

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Views are epic just driving up. Very wooded campsites. Cecret hike can be done from the CG. Totally worth doing and look for the amphibian things in that lake. Really neat!!

Janet B

Loop:Albi

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice camp, beautiful scenery

Richard N

Loop:Albi

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful place, Bluebirds on my table in the morning. Quiet this year, and hope to camp more every year.

Michael M

Loop:Albi

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful campspot. We were in site 10. Reserved two nights so we could have the spot all day to hike and have a picnic. We did not spend the night.

Christy K

Loop:Albi

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love it here. Its an annual tradition. The camp hosts are amazing! The hikes near the campground are beautiful. We have made many memories here!

Jonathan D

Loop:Albi

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great campground and nicely taken care of facilities. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay here. Lots of great hiking options for any level right from the campground.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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