Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Spruces Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.
This large campground contains several group overnight campsites and day-use picnic sites, as well as numerous single and double-family campsites. All sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and grills.
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A baseball field, volleyball court and horseshoe pits are located within the campground. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. All roads, parking areas and parking sites are paved and all walkways are concrete or paved.
Need to Know
RV (Max Length) is the TOTAL length of the site. RV ( Max Length - includes tow vehicle ).
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location. Hooking up to the power in the restrooms even for medical devices is not allowed for safety reasons.
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Please fill up with water before arriving on site. There is no place to fill-up on site and hooking up to spigots is not allowed.
This is a watershed area; visitors will be fined for bringing domestic pets or livestock into the area.
Swimming and wading is not allowed due to culinary watershed restrictions.
- No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet.
A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground.
The gate is closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the canyon.
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends.
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
For more information, please call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 or call Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100
Visit our webiste www.utahrecreationcompany.com or Facebook facebook.com/gocamputah
To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Please note: Utah Recreation Company is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party.
Natural Features
The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and aspen trees. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show.
Nearby Attractions
Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well.
Solitude Mountain Resort is 3 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course.
Silver Lake is another mile past Solitude. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities. An easy trail loops around the small lake.
Recreation
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on canyon trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins in the nearby Jordan Pines Campground. Fly-fishermen enjoy casting on Big Cottonwood Creek.
Changes & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
- Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
- You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Late Cancellations
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
- Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
- Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
No-Shows
- Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
- If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
Refunds
- Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
- Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
- Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
- Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
- Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Recreation.gov Billing Information
- Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."
Changes to Policies and Procedures
- Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Physical Address
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd Salt Lake City UT 84121
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE 801-733-2660 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd a mile south to junction with Big Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 190. Make a left at the junction and travel up Big Cottonwood Canyon 9.7 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 041, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP3, Loop GRUP - DAY USE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 011, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop UPPR, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop UPPR, Type Yurt
- Site 005, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 090, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 097, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 094, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP2, Loop GRUP - DAY USE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 032, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP5, Loop GRUP - OVERNIGHT, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP4, Loop GRUP - DAY USE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 095, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop LOWR, Type Yurt
- Site 081, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop LOWR, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop UPPR, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop UPPR, Type Yurt
- Site GRP6, Loop GRUP - OVERNIGHT, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP1, Loop GRUP - OVERNIGHT, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop LOWR, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP9, Loop GRUP - DAY USE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 078, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP7, Loop GRUP - DAY USE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 074, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop LOWR, Type Yurt
- Site 069, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP8, Loop GRUP - DAY USE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 087, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop LOWR, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 085, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop UPPR, Type Standard Nonelectric
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