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Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in early June and operates through fall. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov at least 5 days in advance. No walk-in or first-come-first-served sites available.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

3:44 PM — October 11th, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight MDT tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Jordan Pines Campground sits in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,500 feet, surrounded by a forest of pine and aspen trees with panoramic views of surrounding peaks. The campground exclusively serves groups and offers four overnight sites (Lodgepole Grove, Pine Grove, Ponderosa Grove, and Limber Grove) plus one day-use picnic area (Pinion). Each site features picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. A volleyball court and horseshoe pit are on-site, though visitors must bring their own equipment. As part of the Salt Lake City Watershed, special regulations are strictly enforced. No pets are allowed except service animals, with fines up to $650 for violations. Wading and swimming in streams and water bodies is prohibited. Campers must store food properly in bear boxes or vehicles. Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet including any tow vehicle. The campground features vault toilets and paved roads with parking spurs. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance through Recreation.gov. Nearby attractions include the Donut Falls Trail, fly-fishing on Big Cottonwood Creek, Solitude Mountain Resort with disc golf and dining, and Silver Lake for fishing and canoeing.

Directions

From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd a mile south to the junction with Big Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 190. Turn left and travel up Big Cottonwood Canyon 9.2 miles to the campground. Turn right on Cardiff Fork Road.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed No
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $156.8 - $308.32

Vehicle

Max RV Length 25ft
Max Trailer Length 25ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (801) 733-2660

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Campground Map
Big Cottonwood Canyon

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