Quite
simply put, If you like small campsites with a few basic
amenities this is heaven! Camping is on a first come first
served basis, with most of the campsites filling up on the
weekends. Wildlife occasionally can be seen riverside, and
the fishing is top notch. Most of the East Fork is fishable
as an 11 pound 7 ounce rainbow was pulled from the river
not far from the Aspen Campground in 2003.
Make sure you clean up at nights as this is bear country.
From
Alpine: Drive north 2 miles to forest
road 249. Turn west and travel down a nice gravel/dirt road 5
miles to forest road 276. Turn south and travel 7.5 miles to the
Aspen Campgrounds.
From
Big Lake: Travel east on FR113 (Big Lake Entrance)
to FR249 (It's basically the same road) past Three Forks
to FR403. Turn right onto FR403 to FR276. Travel 6.5 Miles
on FR276 to Aspen Campground.
