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
Natalie C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOWR
Be sure to go up the canyon to the “end of the road” in Brighton, UT for an easy beautiful walk around the Silver Lake boardwalk. Be prepared to see lots of Utah wildlife at the Spruces. It was magical!
Megan U
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWR
I’ve grown up camping in the spruces and now as an adult I love it even more! It’s so beautiful. Our site was well maintained and the yurt was so nice and cozy.
Jeff A
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: UPPR
Our camp host Cindy was wonderful. Thanks Cindy!!
Heather K
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: LOWR
Great camping site, has everything you need.
ryan H
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: UPPR
It was a lot of fun! I have nothing but good things to say about my visit.
Dixie R
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOWR
The lights in the restroom near our camp was burned out, making it inconvenient to see at night. The water in that restroom continually ran. During a drought that seemed unnecessary. We only saw the camp host make rounds 3 times in the week that we were there and when we asked about the concerns mentioned they said there was nothing they could do about it. The tables are in terrible condition and need some upkeep. We have camped at the spruces for over 20 years. The condition of the camp ground is really going down.
Nelson L
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOWR
Beautiful setting.
Jill M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: UPPR
We just held our 50th family reunion at the Spruces campground. We have seen many changes and improvements over the years to this beautiful location, but have been alarmed at some of the changes this year. The glamping experiment seems to be a failure: too expensive for what you get and very few takers. Many fewer campground hosts with no supervision of parking, rudimentary at best cleaning of sites and restrooms, broken and unmaintained tables, water spigots, and toilets. This has to have been one of the premier campground sites in the state and it is sad to see its deterioration.
RYAN M
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWR
Site had trash in it when we arrived. Never saw camp hosts or anyone in charge of cleaning come by. If this were a free site, I wouldn’t care, but cleaning and ensuring a site isn’t trashed is part of the responsibility of the camp host
Ron S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOWR
We had a great time. Yes it rained a few times but the weather during most of the day was perfect.
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 |