Aspen (Az)

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Fees: Non-electrical site $34.00 per night. $12.00 extra vehicle charge payable upon arrival. Each site fee accommodates one vehicle and eight people. This site does not accept credit cards. Cash or check only. Season: April 29 to Closes October 31 Annually Reservations: 27 first come first serve sites. Reservations available 1-877-444-6777 or at Recreation.gov 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. 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… Getting there: 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. Phone: 928-535-9859 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232190 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: unknown, Conservation Legacy