About Spruces - Big Cottonwood
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Reviews (312)
What Guests Are Saying
The campground at Spruces in Big Cottonwood Canyon offers beautiful scenery, friendly staff, and well-maintained sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, great hiking options, and clean facilities, despite some complaints about the restroom situation and water availability. While there have been issues with locked bathrooms and high traffic on weekends, overall experiences highlight the campground's charm and natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
The campground at Spruces in Big Cottonwood Canyon offers beautiful scenery, friendly staff, and well-maintained sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, great hiking options, and clean facilities, despite some complaints about the restroom situation and water availability. While there have been issues with locked bathrooms and high traffic on weekends, overall experiences highlight the campground's charm and natural beauty.
Review Summary
Berdett R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: UPPR
Campsite was great; clean and maintained. I would have given a 5 star rating but the sink in the rest room had no running water. A beautiful area.
Claire F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: UPPR
Very clean.
Benjamin M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: LOWR
The beds/tent were/was not level, so we were sliding into each other all night. FYI
Brent B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: LOWR
Beautiful place and location. Getting there and having things setup was incredible!!
Karen P
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: UPPR
Camp hosts were excellent!
Lux S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: UPPR
Really nice campsite.
Julianne E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWR
Beautiful sight right next to the creek. Bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. This campground is absolutely beautiful!
Kent E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: UPPR
Very nice place to camp. Easy to access, quiet and peaceful.
Nicolette C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: UPPR
Great sites in the upper area. 47&48 felt private and still accessible to the bathrooms.
David D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: UPPR
Space #87 is a pull through. Plenty long at 55ft. 23 ft TT and tow vehicle had plenty of room. Trees near the spur will prevent extending an RV awning. Be sure to check clearance. Fairly easy to level, pull a bit forward as the entry to the spur has an angle that may make it more difficult. Shade in the afternoon, otherwise sunny. Bring a canopy.
This site is 20 paces from the stream and can be heard through your open window (once the traffic noise dies down). Friendly hosts make the rounds at 7:00pm to deliver firewood (for a fee).
Location Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Address:
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
Salt Lake City, UT, 84121
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 40.6406 / -111.636
Elevation: 2251 feet
Policies & Rules
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This Campground is in Bear Country
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Dogs are NOT allowed (only service animals) and owner may be fined $650
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Campground Etiquette and Rules
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This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring trash bags |
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There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends |
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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 |
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First Come First Served (FF) sites
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Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)
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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 |
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Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the canyon. |
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Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions
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For more information on visiting Bear Country visit
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Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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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 |
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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 |