Overview

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

Important Notices

• This Campground is in Bear Country

  - Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

       - Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment

  - Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives

• Dogs are NOT allowed (only service animals) and owner may be fined $650

  This is a watershed area;

   -Visitors will be fined for bringing domestic pets or livestock into the area

   -Wading and playing in the water is not allowed

• Campground Etiquette and Rules

  Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm

  Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm

  Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

  Maxoccupancy is 8 people per single site

  Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

  Horses/Off-road vehicles are strictly prohibited in the campground 

  Leave No Trace

   -Put all trash in dumpsters or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

   -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

   -Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

   -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine

  Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

  Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed

  No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level

  No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet

  Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

• This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring trash bags

• There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

• Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

• First Come First Served (FF) sites

  For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

  You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

  A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

  The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

  Availability cannot be predicted

  Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability

  Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

  To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

  There is no waiting list for FF sites

• Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

  Firewood -$9

• If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

• Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the canyon.

• Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions

  Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

  No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

  If a guest does not arrive at the campsite by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

• For more information on visiting Bear Country visit

  wildawareutah.org 

  wildlife.utah.gov 

  For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules 

• Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

  -For more info, call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 opt 3 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

  -Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

  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 within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information click here 

• Please note: Utah Recreation 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 their party

Available Activities

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Biking - Biking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Rock Climbing - Rock Climbing

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.

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Late Cancellations</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Refunds</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recreation.gov Billing Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."</li> </ul> <p><strong>Changes to Policies and Procedures</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.</li> </ul>

Contact Information

Phone: SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE 801-733-2660 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

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