Albion Basin Campground, Alta, UT

Albion Basin Campground is located in the Salt Lake Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (34 min east of Sandy, UT) with an elevation of 9,495 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid July to mid September. 24 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $28.00 to $80.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (50)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		78%
4 star		16%
3 star		4%
2 star		2%
1 star		0%

@AnnB3066990 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #22

Great location. The view is fantastic and the camp host was the best. Hiking around the campground and up to Cecret Lake was the best. It was a very good experience and will go again.

@ShawneeA54BA6D · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #14

Such an amazing beautiful place. Wildflowers were in full bloom. Easy to get there and was very quiet in the morning/during night. Only con was loud children in surrounding campsites but what can you do .

@RachelleCD3379 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #22

We love Albion Basin. Its one of the most beautiful and accessible spots to camp in Utah. We don't love that you have to book 6 months in advance to get a reservation.

@RyanH4459660 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #22

Beautiful campground. Bugs were plentiful so make sure you bring spray. Camp hosts were kind and made sure bathrooms were well kept.

@MargaretS19398 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #5

Great spot. Awesome views of the ski resort. Close to trailhead. Some construction was happening when we stayed there, not sure how long itll be happening

@SarahW4027937 · Camped on Sep 6, 2023 at Campsite #9

We had the most amazing time camping here! The night we got in, we saw a momma moose right alongside the road as we were driving in, and she has her baby with her. It was amazing!! We hiked Cecret Lake, which is a "must" if you stay in this area. Just watch the trail closely once the switchbacks start or you will wind up on a pretty sketchy trail. =)

@AndrewW8618299 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #5

The campground was excellent. The views are spectacular. The area is all around beautiful. The only negative of this campground is the proximity to the cecret lake hiking trail. We had people hiking through all night long including a group that came through at 1 AM talking very loudly with no respect to the campers.

@JudeneS4DDE6EF · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #23

Camping at Albion Basin was excellent. The campground is kept in excellent condition by the hosts; the bathrooms are clean and well-cared for. I enjoyed hiking on many of the near-by trails and enjoying wildflowers, boulders, and small streams that were prevalent due to the considerable winter snow. The hosts take good care of the campground and make everyone feel welcome. Thank you!

@DeniseS8638623 · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #12

Very well-kept campground. Excellent location in the heart of Alta, Utah. Abundant hiking trails and a nearby lake.

@KathyNEEA97763 · Camped on Aug 5, 2023 at Campsite #2

Very nice. Nice camp host.

@LauraF3344985 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #3

I love going to Albion Basin yearly because it is quiet and peaceful. I was happy to get in since we went up late this year, and normally there are no vacancies. The vaulted toilets are as clean as can be expected for bomb drops. The host has been the same for as long as I have been going there (8 years). She cares about the campground and campers and is always friendly and helpful! I live in Sandy, but I go to Albion Basin to get away, while I continue to work during the day. I do take a couple of days to go on some of the beautiful hikes, Cecret Lake is my favorite place, and when I go early, I am the only one at the lake for a good 20-30 minutes. I will continue to go every year!

@RichS5238453 · Camped on Aug 1, 2023 at Campsite #18

Too expensive

@OliviaD4319211 · Camped on Sep 5, 2022 at Campsite #26

Super peaceful place with lots of lovely hiking nearby!

@sharonN4695179 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #5

do not like paying extra money out for my daughter to drive behind us to help us set up camp . my husband is handicapped and needed her help.it seems like the city of ALTA does not care about the needs of the handicapped. they only care about making money off people using a bad maintained road. they are not using money to fix the road!

@FrankL5882017 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #10

Large campsites, spread out through the trees. The campground host was very helpful. Facilities were well maintained.

@BobH2675616 · Camped on Aug 27, 2022 at Campsite #14

Great camp hosts!

@StelaZ7813216 · Camped on Aug 23, 2022 at Campsite #23

What a gem of a camp! We only spent 1 night there traveling from Moab to Yellowstone, but it was out favorite camp site. It is well cared for, and well maintained, spacious camp sites. Beautiful hikes from the camp site, Cecret lake is a must ... We would definitely return for more days next time )!!!

@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #25

Beautiful campground. Quiet, lots of wildlife, terrific camp hosts.

@BarbaraD378395 · Camped on Aug 3, 2022 at Campsite #5

very clean campsite and great bathrooms, easy access to site and trails. Very impressed.

@DavidL8659169 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #4

Albion Basin is always cooler than you would expect. THe campground host was very gracious and helpful. I love hiking in the area.

@HollyH3892241 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #3

Loved being right next to the trails. The wildflowers were magnificent. The campsite was clean and partly shady. Easy access to restrooms and water.

@KierstenJ69799 · Camped on Jul 26, 2022 at Campsite #8

We were really looking forward to escape into the mountains for the week and enjoy the quiet serenity. Unfortunately, during our stay it sounded like a downtown Salt Lake construction site during the day. Extensive terrain work was occurring adjacent to our campsite with heavy machinery and trucks passing constantly. There was also some dynamite blasts. When we tried to escape to Cecret Lake, we were met with weedwackers and a scuba diver. The campsite was well maintained and site 8 right next the creek is idyllic, but if you are looking forward to silence, you may need to call to see if there is any work going on at the same time. I understand the importance of these projects, but it was still a bit disappointing.

@MateoB548 · Camped on Sep 12, 2021 at Campsite #7

Incredible spot! Highly recommend and would love to be back there.

@SkyeT455 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #14

The good: 1) The campfire pit had a metal grate that could be placed on half of the firepit. We were able to put tin cups on it to warm up some hot cocoa. I wish we had brought more wood though - not much loose wood on the ground to use. And the firepit was the only cooking option on site (no standing grills for briquettes). 2) It is a very pretty area. Star gazing was spectacular - we even saw a shooting star. 3) The bathrooms had TP. I will say that. Cleanliness will depend on your fellow campers. Many people might prefer having a Lowe's 5-gallon bucket lined with a trash bag and a $10 toilet seat from Walmart's camping department to use instead though. 4) There is great cell phone reception and data was only moderately slowed (which is good to know for emergencies). The bad: 1) At 5am (pitch black outside) some guy started walking up and down the gravel road that leads to all the campsites, while talking loudly about his interests and his awesomeness. He woke a lot of people up. A female camper asked him to quiet down, at which point the guy became argumentative with her. My point: we had no recourse to deal with this guy (especially when caring for kids) unless we were prepared for potential confrontation. In the heat of the moment we could not find a phone number for the park ranger to address the situation. If this middle-of-the-night idiot wanted to stir up trouble, there would be a lot of barefoot, PJ-wearing sleepy heads he could mess with. Lesson learned: know the number to call in the event of a problem. 2) The road that leads to the campsites is all gravel, and there are some hilly areas. Anyone walking or driving on it will be heard for decent distance. But also, we saw a mini van towing a small trailer get stuck on one of the smaller hills (the gravel was deep enough that it made it difficult for the van to get traction).

@CherylU814 · Camped on Aug 30, 2021 at Campsite #15

Friendly and helpful camp host. It's a beautiful location with easy access to the Salt Lake valley for a quick getaway.

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