Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232190
When Aspen (AZ) reopens
Aspen (AZ)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
14
Openings · last 90 days
136
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 136 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 13:00 and 14:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 30 of 136 detected openings (22.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Standard Time (Arizona), not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–24.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | 10 | 7.4% |
| 096 | 8 | 5.9% |
| 114 | 7 | 5.1% |
| 115 | 7 | 5.1% |
| 097 | 6 | 4.4% |
Site 108 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 23 – May 4, 2027 · of 132 monitored sites
Of the 1,584 tracked site-nights (Apr 23 – May 4, 2027): 1,584 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 132 monitored sites, 77 can be reserved online and 55 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 1,584 site-nights Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Apr 23, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
Apr 23 – May 4, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 1,584
Of the 1,584 tracked site-nights (Apr 23 – May 4, 2027): 1,584 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 132 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 23, 2027. That is about 171 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 23, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 23, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
About Aspen (AZ)
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
Aspen Campground is a large facility with 136 campsites. It is composed of four loops in alternating meadow and wooded areas, and campsites are spaced well apart from each other.
The nearest showers are 10 miles away at Canyon Point Campground.
A marina with a full service store with groceries, boat rentals and firewood is available at the lake. Gas, phone and groceries are also available in nearby Forest Lakes.
Natural Features
The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest. Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Deer, skunks and bears are common campground visitors.
Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico. The Mogollon Rim Visitor Center, open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is only a short drive from Aspen Campground. Visitors can find an informative staff as well as books and gifts related to the local area. The nearest towns are Heber and Payson.
132 monitored sites55 FCFS sitesRVs up to 72 ftNo hookups132 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Payson, take Highway 260 northeast toward Heber. Take a left at the sign for Woods Canyon Lake (Rim Road/Forest Road 300). Follow for about 5 miles and turn right onto the paved road at the sign toward Woods Canyon Lake (there is no road sign). Aspen Campground is about 1 mile down the road on the left.
Apache-Sitgreaves, AZ928-535-9859
AmphitheaterBoatingCampingCanoeingEvening ProgramsGuided Interpretive WalksHikingInterpretive ProgramsPaddlingPicnicking
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Aspen (AZ)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 1,584 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Aspen (AZ). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 136 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 3, 2026 05:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Aspen (AZ)?
Campsite Sniper detected 136 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Aspen (AZ) fit a 35-foot RV?
132 of the 132 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 72 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Aspen (AZ)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-24.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Aspen (AZ)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Aspen (AZ) begins Apr 23, 2027 — about 171 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 23, 2027.
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