Aspen Campground, near Duchesne, Utah, is a charming spot that offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. With sites that provide access to the nearby Duchesne River, it’s a great place to unwind and soak in the beautiful views of the steep cliffs on Lighting Ridge.

This campground is perfect for tent camping, RVs, or even glamping, though you won’t find any electric hookups or showers here. Visitors have mentioned the spacious sites, with some reviewers noting that the trees provide nice shade, especially for individual sites. One camper highlighted, “The sites are spread out fairly well, and the thickness of the trees helps to separate the sites even more.”

While the bathrooms could use some attention, the overall atmosphere is quiet and quaint, making it a great spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. You can enjoy the sounds of nature, spot some deer wandering nearby, or take a stroll along the riverbank. 

Aspen Campground is open from late May to early September, giving you plenty of time to plan your visit. Plus, it’s just a short drive from the scenic Ashley National Forest, where you can explore more trails and enjoy the stunning landscapes. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, this campground offers a refreshing retreat into the great outdoors.

## 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.
## 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.

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Aspen Campground is a beautiful little campground up Forest Road 144 (just east of Wolf Creek Pass, just before Hannah, UT). There are several reservable sites at Aspen, many of which border the Duchesne River. There is a fence between the campground and the river with a couple access points that can be a little tricky to find since the vegetation is rather thick. 

  

All of the sites have picnic tables and fire pit with plenty of adequate space for large tents. The sites are spread out fairly well, and the thickness of the trees helps to separate the sites even more. All in all, the campground is quiet and quaint, with a gorgeous view of the cliffside to the west.

Quiet. Quaint. Beautiful!

Many individual sites have great shade front the trees. However, the group site has little. Also, at the time I camped, the water fill station was contaminated, so you had to pack in all you water. There is no nearby dump station. However, their are a lot of great things about this campground. The nearby river is great, and we had a lot of deer we saw nearby. 

Little shade at the group site 

Great views of steep cliffs on Lighting Ridge. 


Quiet little campground near a creek.

We stayed here during Memorial Day weekend 2023, it was a complete wash out but totally worth it. We had reserved a site in the middle of the campground and didn't like the lack of privacy or proximity to the bathroom, so we ended up moving to site 25 which was FCFC. That site was perfect. It was large and the river ran right behind it. The bathroom was a bit of walk though.   
  
There was no hosts, so we did have to drive a bit to get firewood, but other than that we really liked the camp ground.   
  
The bathrooms were kind of gross and smelly, but not the worst I've seen.

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