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About Storm Mountain Day Use Area
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (80)
What Guests Are Saying
Storm Mountain Day Use Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, cleanliness, and friendly camp hosts, making it an ideal spot for picnics and gatherings. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful, well-maintained environment, with good climbing options and ample facilities. However, some experienced issues with site reservations and noise from events, indicating a need for better management of bookings and visitor guidelines.
What Guests Are Saying
Storm Mountain Day Use Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, cleanliness, and friendly camp hosts, making it an ideal spot for picnics and gatherings. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful, well-maintained environment, with good climbing options and ample facilities. However, some experienced issues with site reservations and noise from events, indicating a need for better management of bookings and visitor guidelines.
Review Summary
Chelsea H
October 3, 2026
We love coming here! The site hosts are always so helpful, and we love the fun little hikes around the area.
Kaitlyn A
September 6, 2026
Great spot with great views. Camp hosts were very kind and helpful when we wanted to switch to a shadier spot. We will definitely be back.
Beth C
August 20, 2026
Beautiful spot for an evening picnic.
Ryan B
August 17, 2026
It was a good picnic spot. Only down side, our kids were hoping to play on the amphitheater, but there was a wedding that night, so it was not available. There is very good climbing options near the site. Fun!
Laura S
August 16, 2026
I paid for a site but nobody was there labeling the reserved sites and making sure people were at the correct site. When I arrived, another group had taken over our reserved site and there wasn’t anybody to take care of the issue. I paid $23 for absolutely nothing.
Jessica w
July 26, 2026
The camp host was very friendly and helpful. The location was clean and well maintained. The website is a bit confusing so we reserved the wrong sites so that was a bit frustrating. When you zoom in on the map the site numbering changes a bit. However, the spots we ended up with worked out ok.
Jackson V
July 21, 2026
Had our wedding here and everything went great. Beautiful place, just be warned, there is no water, electricity, and while we were there, no bathrooms.
Erica T
July 16, 2026
The area was so clean and beautiful. It was easy to book and easy to find. The hosts were great too, they did an incredible job. Thank you!
Venkateswarlu k
July 11, 2026
No running tap water, no flush toilets. Location is beautiful.
Kendra Gardner
July 11, 2026
Let’s just say that the place is beautiful. The reason for the one star is due to their camp host. We showed up for our reservation and parked by our spots (paid for tables 6-7 for the day) we had 4 vehicles that were confirmed paid for, and he decided to come and tell us 4-5 times about how he needed 8 spots for a wedding party. We said that’s fine, we have paid for 4 spots. While waiting for our 3rd car he kept checking and telling us the same thing. When they arrived he followed them up to were we had a spot waiting for them and told them they could not park there and they had to park way back at the entrance. He starting arguing with us and we told him we paid to have everyone here. He also told us we should’ve carpooled. Mind you, we did. Absolutely disappointed that they have someone like that greeting people. Also want to note that the spots are not marked and that at the entrance we were never told that there was parked spots, just park wherever.
Location & Directions for Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 United States
Elevation: 1,771 ft
Getting There
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd a mile south to junction with Big Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 190. Make a left at the junction and travel up Big Cottonwood Canyon 2.8 mi to the picnic area.
Highway access
The Storm Mountain Day Use Area is accessible via I-215, with the nearest exit at 6200 South leading to Wasatch Blvd, which connects to Big Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 190.
Policies & Rules
General
- 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 7a.m. Gates close at 10p.m.
- There is no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available.
- Please bring your own drinking water.
- First Come First Served (FF) sites - 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 in real time. - 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 to contact camp hosts about availability. - Recommended arrival times vary by day of the week, but weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly. - To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time.
- 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
- A $10 fee will be collected onsite for extra vehicles.
- Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- For more information on camping and picnicking in Bear Country visit: - wildawareutah.org - wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest - For more information, please call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 opt 3 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 - Visit our webiste utahrecreationcompany.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah - To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- 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.
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