Albion Basin

Summary

Albion Basin Campground is located 15 miles from Sandy, Utah and set among white pines and aspens at an elevation of 9,500 feet. Popular activities include hiking and mountain biking, with trails such as Cecret Lake, Albion Basin Road, Albion Meadows Trail and Cardiff Pass/Twin Lake Pass. The campground contains 24 picnic table and campfire ring sites. Albion Basin is renowned for its vibrant wildflowers and is home to moose, deer, and mountain goats. Little Cottonwood Canyon offers additional hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as rock climbing and fly-fishing. Snowbird Resort is also nearby.

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. We no longer have "first come, first served" sites.

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.