CampgroundsDB

Aspen Campground

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Per Camp Unit per night $14.00; additional camp unit $14.00; Interagency/Senior $7.00. Aspen Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

The East Fork of the Black River a few miles downstream of Aspen Campground, the stream the campsites sit beside
The East Fork of the Black River a few miles downstream of Aspen Campground, the stream the campsites sit beside. Photo: Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Gravel
Shade
Shaded

Aspen Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

East Fork of the Black River: Campsites sit a few steps from the East Fork of the Black River, a stream through a forested valley of ponderosa pine, alders and streamside hardwoods, with easy river access for fishing. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Per Camp Unit per night $14.00; additional camp unit $14.00; Interagency/Senior $7.00

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
6
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Sources: camparizona.com, accessed 2026-09-29; hipcamp.com, accessed 2026-09-29; snoflo.org, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days within any 30-day period

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Gravel
Shade
Shaded
Elevation
7,780 ft

33.8071, -109.3140 in Apache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Open in Google Maps Directions

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Aspen Campground?
No. Aspen Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Aspen Campground?
Camping at Aspen Campground costs Per Camp Unit per night $14.00; additional camp unit $14.00; Interagency/Senior $7.00.
How many campsites does Aspen Campground have?
Aspen Campground has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Aspen Campground?
No. Aspen Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Aspen Campground?
The stay limit at Aspen Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Aspen Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Aspen Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Aspen Campground?
Aspen Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Aspen Campground

fishypedia.com · 7.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Big Lake, whose mapped center point is 7.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Big Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Deer Creek (east Fork-black River Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $14 per night First-come Raccoon Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $14 per camp unit per night; additional camp unit $14; Interagency/Senior discount $7 First-come Diamond Rock Campground Eagar · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $14 per night First-come Horse Springs Campground Alpine · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $16 per vehicle per night; additional camp unit $16; Interagency/Senior discount $8

More campgrounds: camping near Alpine and campgrounds in Apache.

Sources

Photo credits

First-come, first-served Per Camp Unit per night $14.00; additional camp unit $14.00; Interagency/Senior $7.00
Get directions