Spruces - Big Cottonwood

Closed

The campground is currently closed for the season and opens May 22, 2026. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Minimum 2-night stay on weekends, 3-night stay on holiday weekends. Gates open 7am and close 10pm daily.

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.

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

Spruces Campground sits at 7,500 feet elevation in Big Cottonwood Canyon, approximately 10 miles from the canyon entrance. The campground features 81 single sites, 9 double sites, 2 triple sites, group overnight facilities, day-use group areas, and yurts. All roads, parking areas, and walkways are paved or concrete, making this the most modern campground in the district. Each site includes a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. The surrounding forest of spruce and aspen trees provides abundant shade and excellent fall colors. Nearby recreation includes the Donut Falls Trail, accessible from neighboring Jordan Pines Campground, and Big Cottonwood Creek offers fly fishing opportunities. Solitude Mountain Resort is just 3 miles up-canyon, providing scenic chairlift rides, dining, and disc golf during summer months. As part of the Salt Lake City Watershed, special regulations are strictly enforced. No domestic animals including dogs, cats, horses, or mules are permitted except service animals. Swimming, wading, and playing in waterways is prohibited. The campground operates on a reservation system through Recreation.gov with a 5-day advance booking requirement and minimum stay requirements on weekends.

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 at the junction and travel up Big Cottonwood Canyon 9.7 miles to the campground on the right.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed No
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $29.07 - $221.11

Vehicle

Max RV Length 80ft
Max Trailer Length 80ft
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Big Cottonwood Canyon
Campground Map
Big Cottonwood Canyon

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