USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Aspen (Az)
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 136
- Hookups
- 32 with water, 132 no hookups
- Season
- April 24 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 69 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,618 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ASPEN CG (NFSR 105A) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Nearest town
- Sleepy Hollow
- Address
- APACHE-SITGREAVES, AZ
- Phone
- 928-535-9859
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Evening Programs, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Paddling, Picnicking
135 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 on the weekends.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 27° | 3° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 26° | 2° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 29° | 0° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 36° | 22° | 73° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 44° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 54° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 59° | 54° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 56° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 54° | 39° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 41° | 29° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 34° | 14° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 28° | 0° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Woods Canyon Lake Group · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Spillway (Az) · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 28 sites
- Mogollon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 26 sites
- Crook Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Fr 195 Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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