Aspen
Aspen Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage just off Highway 35, about 13 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring the many local trails.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 29 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 16 / 4 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
The campground contains single and double-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites overlook the river. One group site for up to 32 people is also available and is equipped with picnic tables, serving tables and a campfire circle with benches. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made at least 5 days ahead of arrival. |
| Fees | $10/night for single unit, $16/night for double unit and $30/night for group unit with a capacity of 32 people. |
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Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north to the junction with Highway 35. Turn west on Highway 35 towards Tabiona and travel about 28 miles to the campground in the North Fork Drainage. From Highway 40, turn north on Highway 208 towards Tabiona, then proceed northwest through Hanna to the North Fork Drainage.
| Nearest town | Duchesne, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.4972° N, 110.8458° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
11 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
21 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
29 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
30 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 29.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 54.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail. Numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing. Backpacking, hiking and horseback riding are very popular in this breathtaking area.
- 5 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.5 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9 miUpper Stillwater Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 11.6 miUpper Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 11.9 miMiners Gulch Fishing Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 12.6 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.6 miSlope Hades Canyon ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miTrail Hollow2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miBlind Stream Middle Spur West0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.4 miHeadache Rd Spur North0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.5 miBlind Stream Spur NWunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.5 miBlind Stream Big Spur East0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
- 10.6 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 acres
- 14.1 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground is situated in a forest of aspen, subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and spruce just above the North Fork Duchesne River at an elevation of 7,200 feet. The campground affords beautiful views of the surrounding canyon and summer wildflowers are plentiful.
Recreation
Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the North Fork Duchesne. Hiking, mountain biking, OHV and horseback riding trails are in the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Aspen?
Sites at Aspen are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made at least 5 days ahead of arrival. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Aspen?
$10/night for single unit, $16/night for double unit and $30/night for group unit with a capacity of 32 people.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Aspen?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Aspen have?
30 sites, including 29 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Aspen?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Is there cell service at Aspen?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Aspen?
Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the North Fork Duchesne. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Aspen?
Duchesne, Utah. The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Aspen is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hades (2.9 mi), Iron Mine (4.5 mi), and Upper Stillwater (8.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby