Aspen Grove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

Aspen Grove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

Part of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

Aspen Grove Campground is located near Soldier Creek Dam above the Soldier Creek section of beautiful Strawberry Reservoir. Visitors flock to Strawberry for its excellent fishing, boating and trail opportunities.

Facilities

The campground offers several single and double-family sites, three of which are accessible. Improvements include paved roads and spurs, cement pads, tables and fire circles. There is no phone service. You must stay on the site you reserve; no site swapping is allowed. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. 

Natural Features

The campground lies in an aptly named mountain setting at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Aspen Grove's Loop A is situated among dense stands of aspen, which offer nice shade and stunning fall colors.

Loop B is much more open, covered only with sagebrush and grasses. There is no shade on this loop. The campground offers views of the reservoir.

Recreation

Strawberry Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Kokanee salmon.

Aspen Grove Day Use Area is less than 1/4 mile below the campground. A boat ramp, boat rentals, slips, a fish cleaning station and small general store are on-site.

The 12-mile Strawberry Narrows Trail begins at the day-use area. This scenic trail offers views of the reservoir and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Nearby Attractions

The Strawberry OHV Trail System offers 75 miles of trails. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy the extensive trail system as well.

Strawberry Visitor Center has interpretive displays, a working fish trap and egg collection station and a nature trail.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Important Notices

  • Campground is in Bear Country

    Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

    -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment

    Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear

  • Dogs or Domestic Pets

    Owners must

     -Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times

     -Clean up dog feces immediately

     -Limit two dogs per site

    Do not allow dogs to

     -Threaten or attack people/animals

     -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

     -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife

  • Campground Etiquette and Rules

    Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm

    Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 10pm

    Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

    Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

    Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

    Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

    Leave No Trace

     -Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

     -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

     -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

     -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine

    This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

    Cleaning fish or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

    Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed

    No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level

    No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

    Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

    Camping fees include Boat-Launch. Motorized boats are permitted

  • There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

  • Trailers/Campers and RVs: Hooking up to spigots or to the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

  • Advance reservations/First Come First Served (FF) sites

    For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

    You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

    A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

    The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

    Availability cannot be predicted

    Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability

    Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

    To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

    There is no waiting list for FF sites

  • Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

    Firewood -$9

  • If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

  • Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions

    Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

    No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

    Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

  • For more information on visiting Bear Country visit

    wildawareutah.org

    wildlife.utah.gov

    For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

  • Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

    For more info, please call Heber Ranger District at 435-654-0470 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

    Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

    To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here

  • Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party

Available Activities

  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Camping - Camping
  • Boating - Boating
  • Biking - Biking
  • Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

<p>From Heber City, Utah, take Highway 40 east for 33 miles. Turn south on Forest Road 090 and travel 5 miles. Campground is 1 mile past Soldier Creek Dam.</p>

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees</strong></p> <ul> <li>Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.</li> <li>Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.</li> <li>You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Late Cancellations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.</li> <li>Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li> <li>Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.</li> <li>Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.</li> <li>Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.</li> </ul> <p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p> <ul> <li>Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.</li> <li>If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Refunds</strong></p> <ul> <li>Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.</li> <li>Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.</li> <li>Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.</li> <li>Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.</li> <li>Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recreation.gov Billing Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."</li> </ul> <p><strong>Changes to Policies and Procedures</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.</li> </ul>

Contact Information

Phone: HEBER RANGER DISTRICT 435-654-0470 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

564 W 700 S
Ste.305, Box #5
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Aspen Grove Campground
Heber City, UT 84032

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