Powder hounds chase legendary snow at Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Seven RV parks perch here as perfect bases for skiing, hiking wildflower meadows in Albion Basin, and chasing high-alpine lakes. Rig up and dive into Utah's backcountry playground.
Alta nestles deep in Little Cottonwood Canyon, home to the skier-only Alta Ski Area. Powder dumps draw experts to Collins Chairlift and Supreme Bowl each winter. Summer hikers climb to Red Pine Lake or circle Cecret Lake amid vibrant wildflowers. Mount Baldy towers overhead, luring scramblers to its rugged ridges.
Seven RV parks fuel your canyon quests. Albion Basin Campground suits families with drinking water and $29 to $87 nightly rates. Groups gather at Red Pine Lake sites or pet-friendly Silver Lake Backcountry, complete with electric hookups. Dispersed adventurers pick Albion Basin Dispersed or Pittsburg Lake, where campfires light up starry nights.
Alta ranks as a premier skier's haven in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Alta Ski Area bans snowboards and serves up deep powder at spots like Collins Chairlift. Summer shifts to hiking trails around Albion Basin and Red Pine Lake amid alpine wildflowers and glacier-carved peaks.
Seven RV parks cluster near Alta, including Albion Basin Campground and Silver Lake Backcountry. Albion Basin provides drinking water at $29 to $87 per night. Dispersed sites like Pittsburg Lake sit in Little Cottonwood Canyon with campfire options.
Yes, Silver Lake Backcountry welcomes pets alongside group sites and electric hookups. Always leash dogs and pack out waste to protect the backcountry. Check U.S. Forest Service rules for Little Cottonwood Canyon specifics.
