Aspenglen Campground
This campground was the scene of tragedy when the Lawn Lake dam failed in 1982.
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Aspenglen Campground Details
Aspenglen Campground has 54 campsites and is open May 23, 2012 and closes at noon September 23, 2012. Sites are first-come, first-served, and have no electric, water, or sewer hookups. Several hiking trails can be accessed here, and there are also riding stables nearby. This campground was the scene of tragedy when the Lawn Lake dam failed in 1982, sending a torrent of water through the campsites and killing two people.
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