Aspen Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operates May 1 through October 31 annually. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect forest-wide as of May 19, 2026, meaning campfires are permitted only in provided fire rings. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; 55 sites are first-come, first-served.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 3:50PM MST until September 18 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 350 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Springerville, Lyman Lake State Park, Becker Lake and Lyman Lake. This includes the following highways... Highway 60 between mile markers 377 and 387. Highway 180 191 between mile markers 380 and 381...and between mile markers 386 and 394. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Lyman Lake Campground. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Coyote Creek, Little Colorado River, Carnero Creek, Vigil Run and Nutrioso Creek.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
14 Day Camping Limit Order
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests visitors are limited to no more than 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period.
About
Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families, and photographers in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests near Heber and Payson, Arizona. Located at 7,000 ft elevation in a dense pine and aspen forest near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake, it offers 136 well-spaced campsites across four loops in alternating meadow and wooded areas. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. Woods Canyon Lake permits only electric boat motors, making for calm waters ideal for fishing and kayaking. The marina offers a full-service store with groceries, boat rentals, and firewood. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the campground's paved roads are great for biking. Forest Service rangers offer educational programs on weekends during peak season. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, with 55 sites operating on a first-come, first-served basis. The nearest showers are 10 miles away at Canyon Point Campground. Afternoon thunderstorms are common late June through August, and campers should use caution when arriving from lower elevations due to the high altitude.
Directions
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Turn left at the Woods Canyon Lake sign onto Rim Road/Forest Road 300. Follow for approximately 5 miles, then turn right on the paved road toward Woods Canyon Lake. Aspen Campground is about 1 mile on the left. The campground is 4 miles north of State Highway 260 at mile marker 282.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 535-0181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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