Spruces - Big Cottonwood

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