Aspen Meadows Campground, near Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Surrounded by towering pines and aspen trees, this campground offers a rustic experience with basic amenities, making it a great choice for tent and RV camping.

The sites are nicely spaced out, providing a sense of privacy while still being part of a community. Many visitors appreciate the shade provided by the natural surroundings, especially during the summer months. As one camper noted, “Nice natural features, shade is appreciated in the summer.” 

For outdoor enthusiasts, the campground is a gateway to some excellent hiking trails, with Dude's Fishing Hole just a short walk away. Dogs are welcome on the trails, so you can bring your furry friend along for the adventure. Reviewers have highlighted the beauty of the area, mentioning the nearby ponds and streams that add to the scenic landscape.

While the campground has vault toilets and no showers, it maintains a clean environment that campers have praised. Just keep in mind that some sites can be a bit steep, so be prepared for a little incline. Whether you're looking for a quiet mid-week escape or a weekend adventure, Aspen Meadows Campground has the charm and natural beauty to make your stay memorable.

Aspen Meadows Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

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Great hikes nearby! You CAN take your dog on hikes with you and there are ponds &amp; streams as well..

Beautiful Campground in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Nice natural features, shade is appreciated in the summer.  

Nicely shaded and well spaced 

Quiet (mid-week stay) campground with access to hiking trails. Some sites are more secluded than others, 5 was great. No service from Sprint/T-Mobile at the campground, but accessible near panorama point.

Nice spot

Aspen Meadows is part of Golden Gate Canyon State Park. 
Basic camping with vault bathrooms. This site is surrounded by pine trees, aspens and boulders.  Parking is a bit tight and the some of the sites pretty steep. Dude's Fishing Hole is within walking distance. What a enjoyed about this campground is how the sites are distributed along the steep mountain incline.  Highly recommended. 

Steep Camping

Our spot was in Aspen Meadows. The reservation confirmation gave us directions to Reverend's Ridge campground, which is wrong. It also said our site was on Aspen Loop, and there is no Aspen Loop - only Conifer Loop. It's a very poorly marked campground. It's also directly under a flight path. The toilets smelled like ammonia, horribly...but the campsite itself was clean.

Clean but Noisy, No Clear Instructions 

Came here with my roommates in July after only dispersed camping earlier in the summer.  Nice spot with a metal fire pit (good for stage 1 fire ban), picnic table, and tent pad.  Tent pad was big enough to squeeze two 3-person tents and a 6-person tent (barely).  Walking distance to vault toilets.  Some nice foresty hikes between Aspen Meadows and Reverend's Ridge.  We could see some other campsites but didn't feel too squished.  There's an actual parking lot but we just parked next to our campsite, off the road enough to let other cars pass by easily.

Good spot for a relaxing camping trip

Our family loves this spot, the privacy and natural beauty all easily accessible for a 1 night trip for a family breaking in some unruly toddlers to the camping experience.  

  

Panorama Point offers amazing views that even my 70 year old parents were able to join us on.  
  
PP gets really busy but get there early enough after camping and you'll have it mostly to yourselves.

  

Frazer Meadows is also a fun hike that you can easily accomplish with a kid carrier.

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