Birches Picnic Area
This is a day-use picnic area only. No overnight camping is permitted. Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Currently experiencing a water outage; porta-potties are available but visitors must bring all drinking water. Day-use fee is $10 per site.
From Recreation.gov
Our facility is experiencing a temporary **water outage**. Please **bring all the water you’ll need** for your visit, **including drinking water**. Porta-potties will be available
About
Birches Picnic Area is a day-use facility located 1.9 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, approximately 15 miles from Salt Lake City. The site features 6 picnic sites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the area, offering stocked trout fishing popular with local fly-fishermen. The canyon provides access to numerous hiking and mountain biking trailheads, with rock climbing also available in the area. Solitude Mountain Resort is 11.5 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, dining, and an 18-hole disc golf course during summer months. This is a watershed protection area with strict rules: no pets are allowed (service animals only, with $650 fines for violations), and wading or swimming in the creek is prohibited. Visitors must secure all food and trash as the area is bear country.
Directions
Take exit 301 off I-15. Turn east and travel 6 miles on 7200 South to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Travel 1.9 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon to the picnic area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $9.32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (385) 273-1100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Birches Picnic Area |
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