Utah · published-coordinate region
Albion Basin
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USDA Forest Service26Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
26Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 26 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
26
Vehicle limit
26
Vehicle length
26
Driveway entry
25
Shade
26
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
26
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
26 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 26 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-30 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 003 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 ALBI Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 24 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 ALBI Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 022 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 ALBI Source updated: 2026-09-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 2021 ALBI Source updated: 2026-07-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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