Aspen (AZ)
ASPEN (AZ)
Part of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Overview
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.Facilities
Aspen Campground is a large facility with 136 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.
Natural Features
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.
Recreation
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's paved roads make for great bike rides. Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico. The Mogollon Rim Visitor Center, open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is only a short drive from Aspen Campground. Visitors can find an informative staff as well as books and gifts related to the local area. The nearest towns are Heber and Payson.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.Important Notices
One (1) vehicle is included with each campsite reservation. RVs and their tow vehicles, as well as vehicles towing camper trailers, are considered one vehicle when they arrive as a single unit. Vehicles beyond that would be subject to the additional vehicle fee ($12.00/night) collected at the campground upon arrival.
Check-in time is 2 p.m. Check out time is 11:00 am
Walk-in season dates (end-April to mid-May) are weather permitting only.
- If this campground is full, several other facilities are in the area
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Click here for more information on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Well behaved dogs on leashes or leads are welcome. Dogs must be attended at all times - do not leave unattended dogs in campsites. Visitors who bring aggressive or nuisance dogs may be asked to leave - no refund will be given.
Availability of walk-in (first come, first served) sites are determined at the campground kiosk. Sites marked as first come, first served on the website are not indications of availability.
Only quiet generators are permitted in campground.
Notifications and Alerts
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
Available Activities
- Picnicking - Picnicking
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Amphitheater - Amphitheater
- Evening Programs - Evening Programs
- Guided Interpretive Walks - Guided Interpretive Walks
- Hiking - Hiking
- Interpretive Programs - Interpretive Programs
- Paddling - Paddling
Directions
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Take a left at the sign for Woods Canyon Lake (Rim Road/Forest Road 300). Follow for about 5 miles and turn right onto the paved road at the sign toward Woods Canyon Lake (there is no road sign). Aspen Campground is about 1 mile down the road on the left.
Contact Information
Phone: 928-535-9859
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Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 032, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 121 , Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 105, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 113, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 103, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 136, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 131, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 112, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 102, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 116, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 129, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 106, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 134, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 100, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 126, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 076, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030 - HOST SITE, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 109, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 111, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 117, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 133, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 108, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 094, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 087, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 127, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 128, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 130, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 124, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 095, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 038, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 104, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 119, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 110, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 132, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003 , Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 118, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 115, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028-HOST SITE, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 090, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 125 , Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 114, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 120 , Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 135, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 098, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 101, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 123 , Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 107, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 122 , Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 099, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop ASPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
