DOGWOOD DAY USE
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Open for day use only. No overnight camping is allowed. Currently experiencing a water system outage; visitors must bring all drinking water. Porta-potties are available in place of regular restrooms. Gates open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

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

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Dogwood Day Use Picnic Area is located 2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering easy access from Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site, providing opportunities for catch-and-release fly fishing in stocked trout waters. The area features group picnic sites equipped with tables, campfire rings, and grills. Parking spurs and pathways are paved for accessibility. Flush toilets are normally available, though the facility uses non-potable water only. In late spring, dogwoods and lilacs bloom throughout the area, while summer wildflowers appear in late July and fall foliage peaks in late September. This is strictly a day-use facility. Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. No overnight camping is permitted. Dogs are prohibited due to watershed protection regulations. The area sits in bear country with strict food storage requirements.

Directions

Take exit 301 off I-15. Turn east and travel 6 miles on 7200 South to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Travel 1.1 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 $57.7

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

Availability

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