Photo: Cecret Lake and Sugarloaf Peak, Albion Basin via Wikimedia Commons — see the file page for the author and licence.
9,500 ftELEVATION
July-SeptSEASON
ReservableBOOKING
Conditions Right Now
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Nights run cold up here - pack warm layers even in July.
Why Camp Here
Albion Basin is where the Wasatch stops being a commute and starts being alpine. At roughly 9,500 feet, the Forest Service notes the campground often cannot open until July 4 or later, because that is simply when the snow leaves the basin. There is a seven day stay limit and reservations go through recreation.gov. No pets of any kind are allowed, since this is Salt Lake City watershed and the ban covers animals kept in a vehicle.
Tip: Shortest season in the state. July weekends book instantly.
Around Camp
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Out the tent door: Cecret Lake (Hike, 0 mi) · Lake Mary, Martha & Catherine (Hike, 2 mi) · Silver Lake Boardwalk (Hike, 3 mi) · Donut Falls (Hike, 5 mi)
Quick Answers
- Do I need a reservation at Albion Basin Campground?
- Reservable via recreation.gov.
- What elevation is Albion Basin Campground?
- 9500 feet. Season: July-Sept. Nights run cold up here - pack warm layers even in July.
- Why camp at Albion Basin Campground?
- Because you wake up inside the wildflower meadows instead of driving up to them with everyone else. Cecret Lake sits a short walk from camp, and its trailhead is one of the accessible ones in the canyon. Just know the last stretch of road is maintained gravel, so take it slow with a trailer.