About Aspen (Az)
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. 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. Aspen…
- Fees: Non-electrical site $34.00 per night. $12.00 extra vehicle charge payable upon arrival. Each site fee accommodates one vehicle and eight…
- Season: April 29 – Closes October 31 Annually
- Managed by: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi east of Christopher Creek, AZ · 34.32667, -110.94583
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Woods Canyon Nature | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.8 mi |
| General Crook | Horse | 0.5 mi | 57.9 mi |
| Woods Canyon Lake | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Woods Canyon Lake Connector | Hiking | 0.7 mi | |
| Woods Canyon Nature Trail Conn | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0 mi
Water fill-up: 0.1 mi
Propane: 22 mi
Camps nearby
- Woods Canyon Lake Group 0.4 mi
- Spillway Group Campground 0.5 mi
- Spillway (Az) 0.7 mi
- Mogollon Campground 0.7 mi
- Crook Campground 0.7 mi
- Fr 195 Campground 1.7 mi