Spruces Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7.5 ft. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.
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Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting, with friendly hosts and ample opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a favorite among visitors. Many guests appreciate the clean campsites and the picturesque surroundings, including nearby streams and hiking trails. However, the ongoing lack of running water and functional restrooms, which has persisted for several years, has been a significant concern for many campers, affecting their overall experience.
The Spruces campground is close to Salt Lake, but far enough away to feel like you are disconnected from the every day life.
We love the beautiful trees and flowers!
And it is very likely that you may spot a moose or deer while there
Hello, I have noticed over the years that it has gone down hill, the picnic tables are terrible, needing upkeep & paint, bathrooms need paint internally. At one time long ago it was beautiful but the upkeep on the campsites is terrible!!
This is such a beautiful spot. The campsites are small and close together, but they don't feel that way. The park itself is gorgeous! This is not a luxurious camping experience, but that's not what we were looking for. The sites, including the pit toilets, were clean and well-maintained.
We love the Spruces but it's time for some upgrades. The blacktop on the paths and around the firepits and tables is a tripping hazard. The firepits could all be upgraded as well. Our first trip this season, the bathrooms were closed. Other than that, still one of our favorites.
Loved our stay at Group site 6 for 3 nights. Perfect location for a family reunion. Campground hosts allowed us to park our RV’s pretty much anywhere we wanted in our half of the big parking lot. Will definitely use group site six again in the future.!
Don’t go off of their maps cause you won’t get the spot you thought you got. What looked like a pull thru spot super nice ended up being a back in site where my camper door was facing the opposite direction of the site itself. This pull in site ended up being a different number shown on the map.
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Marika V
September 25, 2024
We had our wedding and vow renewal here and it was beautiful!! Perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. It was super easy for every one to park here and I loved that it had an indoor space where people could sit and talk as well. Would definitely recommend for any family/friend gathering.
Beautiful camping spot and a wonderful relaxing time! However, the campsite had not been cleaned before our arrival. The restroom had a dead earthworm on the floor for several days, a busted toilet stall door, and a sink faucet that continually leaks ands sprays water all over the sink. The nearest water spigot sprays water uncontrollably getting everything around it soaking wet including the camper.
camp hosts were awesome, stayed there multiple times this summer! The only problem with this facility in my opinion is some of the sinks haven't worked for a couple of years, it's not a water issue since there are flushing toilets, and some of the lights are out, which there should be maintenance personnel available when things like that happen
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Location & Directions for Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 United States
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
Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm. Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site. Max occupancy 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. 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.
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