Ledgemere Picnic Area
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Open for day use only. No overnight camping is permitted. Gates open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Currently experiencing a temporary water outage; visitors must bring all water including drinking water. Porta-potties are available during this period.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

4:07 AM — 7:15 PM

* 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 late 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

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

Ledgemere Day Use Picnic Area is located 1.5 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering convenient access from Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site, providing stocked trout fishing opportunities favored by local fly-fisherman. The area features 14 picnic sites, all equipped with tables, campfire rings, and grills. The site has paved parking spurs and pathways throughout. Summer wildflowers paint the canyon with vivid color beginning in late July, and autumn leaves create a spectacular display in late September. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby, along with rock climbing opportunities. This is a day-use facility only. No overnight camping is permitted. Gates are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dogs and domestic pets are strictly prohibited as Big Cottonwood Canyon is a protected watershed; violations carry a $650 fine.

Directions

Take exit 301 off I-15. Turn east and travel 6 miles on 7200 South to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Travel 1.5 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

Availability

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Ledgemere Picnic Area
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