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
Jorge D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: UPPR
The site was clean and well organized. The staff was friendly and available to help.
Dawn F
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: UPPR
Not a bad campground, but you are right next to the highway. It was quiet at night, though, once traffic slowed down. For some reason the flies were really bad when we were there in July of 2020.
GAIL H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOWR
Beautiful, clean spot to camp with a fair amount of privacy. Our only complaint was traffic noise from the road below. The next time I will bring earplugs.
Jacob Y
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: UPPR
Gorgeous site, and clean, thanks for the excellent stay!
Joan K
VerifiedAugust 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOWR
We love this campground. We had a great time! The Trees are beautiful and we were visited by two large moose with big racks.
Selma M
VerifiedAugust 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: UPPR
We love this campground. Lots of shade and easy access to many hiking trails.
Tina E
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: UPPR
Great camp hosts and neighbors. We visit here often.
Anjali D
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOWR
Love camping in this campground. Toilets were clean. Hiked to donut fall.
James M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWR
Very clean, quiet and beautiful. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Answered all my questions.
Aysia B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: UPPR
We really enjoyed our time at the Spruces. The people on site were awesome and the facilities and areas were always in great shape.
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 |