Spruces - Big Cottonwood

Lovely setting. Creek runs right by the site, trees block and shade other sites so you feel privacy more than you do at other sites that are this close. Tables are old and warped, there is a lot of car traffic noise from the main road. Wish we could have bathrooms instead of port-o-potties. No firewood for sale, no running water. Overall good, but missing some elements that would make it easier.

No running water at the Spruces anymore?? We are one of the wealthiest countries in the world and we can't find the money? DOGE?

favorite campground for my family. Clean site, good tent spots although the primary tent spot is right close to the fire pit. Great for a quick getaway from the SLC HEAT.

Sprouse in Big Cottonwood Canyon is a great place to camp, even with no water available this last trip. It is a beautiful campground to visit. We love the campground; we love the shaded camping spots that we have been able to use. You do need to be a little selective to make sure your trailer and vehicle will fit in your camping spot. You can usually get both in if you park your vehicle off the pad, which I have never had any of the camp staff say anything to us when we do. If you want a great place to camp this is the place to go. We just found out about it two years ago. The first time we camped there we loved it so much we made another reservation before we even left. Since then, we go to Sprouse one or two times a year even though it is farther away than other campgrounds. I would also like to mention that the staff has always been very friendly, and they keep the campground very clean.

While I understand we’re in a drought & very low on water in the state, I do wish that we some how could’ve had something better than a honey bucket for a bathroom. If only because I have little kids who have an aversion to them, & then made themselves sick because they were afraid to go in them. Which meant we had to leave early & did not get our full weekend in. Not anyone’s fault, but it’d be nice if there was a cleaner(?) version of a bathroom in those situations.

We love staying at the Spruces. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The condition of the campground is getting worse. Most of the tables and fire rings are in bad shape. Many of the bathrooms have been closed in past years and now they are all closed. Perhaps the campground should consider connecting to culinary water. It’s a shame that such a nice setting is being ruined due to a lack of maintenance.

We were delighted to take advantage of the yurt experience to camp in our favorite location! As seniors (77 and 80) with some disabilities, the comfortable mattresses raised off the ground allowed us to join our family members for a reunion. We loved it!

Poor management, no water and no potable toilets for the last two years we will not go back until these items are fixed

Campground is always clean. Sad that there wasn't any running water, but porta potties were ok. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Very nice facility, though the water system was down.
Make a trip to Silver Lake. There is often a moose milling around!