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Aspen (az)

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136
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is Aspen (az) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Aspen (az), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 136 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,616 ft
  • Black Mesa Ranger DistrictApache-Sitgreaves National Forests

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.

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    Aspen (az)

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Creekside Steakhouse

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Aspen (az)

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 17°

    2. Feb

      49° / 20°

    3. Mar

      55° / 25°

    4. Apr

      61° / 30°

    5. May

      70° / 38°

    6. Jun

      80° / 47°

    7. Jul

      83° / 55°

    8. Aug

      81° / 53°

    9. Sep

      76° / 46°

    10. Oct

      67° / 34°

    11. Nov

      55° / 24°

    12. Dec

      45° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Ridge Rs, AZ, 24.1 mi away at 6,880 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Aspen (az)

136 sites for RV and tent camping

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