USDA Forest Service · Utah
Aspen (Ut)
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 30
- Hookups
- 30 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 8
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,152 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NORTH FORK DUCHESNE (NFSR 10144) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Ashley National Forest
- Nearest town
- DUCHESNE
- Address
- PO BOX 981, DUCHESNE, UT, 84021
- Phone
- 435-738-2482
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
30 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 15° | -5° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 16° | -5° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 23° | 7° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 27° | 11° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 36° | 20° | 70° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 47° | 35° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 56° | 43° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 55° | 45° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 49° | 28° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 34° | 3° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 28° | 0° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 17° | -7° | 55° | 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.
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