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
erin g
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: UPPR
Nowhere did I read that dogs were not allowed. Would’ve been nice to know prior to paying for our reservation only to be turned away.
Mike Y
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOWR
Spruces Campground had nice clean facilities and nice campsites. It was a tough hike from the campground up to Silver Lake because you were unable to drive up to Silver Flat Lake Recreation area.
The hiking trails were difficult to hike on because the trails are not being maintained.
Dominique W
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: GRP6, Loop: GRUP - OVERNIGHT
Spruces was the perfect place for my son's 1st birthday! It was a beautiful late summer day, a great way to escape the city heat and be surrounded by the beauty of Big Cottonwood Canyon! The campsites are not too close to each other and are so clean and accommodating. Bathrooms are close, trash bins supplied at the sites as well as large dumpsters close to the exits. I always recommend Spruces for a quick getaway from SLC!
Janet H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LOWR
We enjoyed getting away and enjoying nature close to home. We walked around Silver lake and hiked to Donut Falls. We saw a mama and baby moose next to our campsite! It was nice to relax and enjoy nature.
Emma R
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: UPPR
reserved an RV/trailer spot and when we got there there was no way anyone could get an Rv/trailer in at the angel it was at. Total waste of money and a bummer of a night
Ryan Q
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: UPPR
The yurt was very clean and in a perfect location near the stream. The only downfall was the mens restroom sink did not work so there was no where to wash hands.
Susan R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: UPPR
We loved being able to hike to Donut Falls from our campsite! Although we had technical difficulties with our travel trailer, Camp Manager Jo Deen and the two maintenance guys were kind and super-helpful in getting our problems fixed so we could return home. We will be booking Spruces again!
Tom N
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: UPPR
Great campsite. Plenty of shade and paved walkways. Beautiful area to rest, relax, and recreate!
Dale H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: UPPR
The campsite was clean and well taken care of. We camped in a tent and the only complaint I have is those prickly weeds tat stuck in my socks and pants while setting the tent up. We loved to watch and experience the squirrels, chipmunks and different birds. We hiked to Donut Falls and just spent time relaxing around the campfire.
Donald D M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: UPPR
The site was fine. Bathrooms, fire pit, water around the corner. Not really camping in my book but for people who can only go so far or do so much it’s fine. Lots of geocaches for the kids. LOUD! The main canyon road is close and the other campers can be very loud at times with no regulation. Sad. Bring a saw or hatchet for wood, the fallen wood will be scavenged so you’ll need to find dead trees still standing to cut down. Don’t worry it is allowed. It’s forest fire prevention believe it or not. Again it’s great for the elderly and kids and large groups but it’s not for the mega outdoorsy type.
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 |