Aspen (Az)

Star4.44
839 reviews
APACHE-SITGREAVES
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B-Report Card
Summer Destination

Quick Facts

7,000 ft

Price

$35/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

136 campsites

Season

Walk-in season dates...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

RV Friendly
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Aspen (Az)

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Nearby places
"Payson (Approximately 30 miles away."

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About Aspen (Az)

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Aspen (Az)
$35.00 / night
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MANAGEMENT: $35.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $35.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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Go if

You want roomy, well-kept sites close to the lake and don't mind following posted rules to the letter, especially at sites like #106 or #114.

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You want a laid-back, rule-light stay or a guaranteed private spot, since sites like #55 sit close to neighbors and staff enforcement can feel heavy-handed.

Campgrounds
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Aspen (Az)
B-

Camper Report Card

How campers graded it

Rated higher than 61% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 394 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

  • Grade A-.Staff & hosts
  • Grade A-.Cleanliness
  • Grade B.Booking

Watch-outs

  • Grade F.Belonging
  • Grade D.Rules & policies
  • Grade C.Value

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From the U.S. Forest Service

Reference information about Aspen (Az) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →

Overview

<p>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.<br /><br /><strong>Facilities:</strong> Aspen Campground is a large facility with 148 campsites. It is composed of four loops in alternating meadow and wooded areas, and campsites are spaced well apart from each other. The nearest showers are 10 miles away at Canyon Point Campground. A marina with a full service store with groceries, boat rentals and firewood is available at the lake. Gas, phone and groceries are also available in nearby Forest Lakes.<br /><br /><strong>Natural Features: </strong>The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest. Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Deer, skunks and bears are common campground visitors. Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.<br /><br /><strong>Recreation:</strong> Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating and photography. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and one of the most visited. Two other lakes are within a short drive. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the campground&#39;s paved roads make for great bike rides. Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends.</p>

About the campground

The elevation is 7,500 ft. The campground is one of seven in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area. It is composed of four loops in alternating meadow and wooded areas. It is large and rambling and offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest. For viewing, there are many birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Most sites are well separated for privacy. Firewood is available. Interpretive programs are offered on weekends at the Canyon Point campground. There are three nearby lakes accessible from this campground - Woods Canyon, Willow Springs and Bear Canyon.

Seasons & access

Open May 18 through October 7

Facilities

There is one wheelchair friendly toilet located near sites E and F.

Water activities

Nearby are Woods Canyon Lake (52 acres - limited to electric motors), Willow Springs Lake (150 acres - limited to 8hp motors) and Bear Canyon Lake (65 acres - limited to electric motors).

RV information

The parking aprons are paved. RV waste stations (with potable water) are available for a fee on Forest Rt. 105 across from Crook campground and at Canyon Point campground on State Rt. 260.

Directions

From Forest Lakes, AZ, take State Rt. 260 west 6.1 miles to Rim Lakes Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right onto Rt. 300 and go 3.3 miles to Woods Canyon/Forest Rt. 105 sign. Turn right onto Rt. 105 and go 1.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

National Forest
Sitgreaves National Forest
Ranger District
Black Mesa
Elevation
7500
Rate
$25 per day
Maximum Stay
14
Open Season
April 29 – Closes October 31 Annually