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Storm Mountain Day Use Area

Storm Mountain - Big Cottonwood Canyon
Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Storm Mountain Day Use Area

About Storm Mountain Day Use Area

Storm Mountain Day Use Area is just 3 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and biking.

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2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Apr 24

Reviews (58)

What Guests Are Saying

Storm Mountain Day Use Area is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty and well-maintained picnic sites, making it a favorite for family gatherings and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the scenic backdrop, which enhances their experience. However, some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and site reservations, particularly during busy events like weddings, which affected their overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, most reviews reflect a positive experience and a desire to return.

Review Summary

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58 reviews
5
60.3%
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4
8.6%
5
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Kate A

July 15, 2024

5

This venue was great!!! Kim the campground manager was so helpful with our large group. This venue is GORGEOUS, well kept, and quiet. We have booked here a few times now and highly recommend it!

Andrew T

July 4, 2024

5

Great picnic area, kind host, very clean. You canโ€™t touch the water because itโ€™s our drinking water - know that in advance and you wonโ€™t be disappointed :)
Favorite area for beginner climbers!

Douglas W

July 4, 2024

2

I made a reservation only to find out sit was not accessible even though it was advertised. There were 12 steps to the site. I received no refund when I had to reserve another accessible site. Yout mistake, not mine. Sites need to be reviewed for accessible description.

Valor M

July 2, 2024

1

Iโ€™m hoping to come off as reasonable as possible. I wanted to grill some corn, have a quick elote bbq for my bday under 3 hours and leave. Although friendly somewhat staff thereโ€™s some serious problems with the rules here. And we ended up spending $140 for the spot for a pretty quick bbq. First off anyone in a knee scooter should be allowed to park for free, itโ€™s not a reasonable ada expectation to have them park on a busy canyon road, safely scoot all the way down to the spot, second, denying indigenous people FREE access is against the treaty we made when we took all their land. They have free access to all public land, second of all, telling someone who LIVES in their van with 2 dogs that they cant park is messed up. We get itโ€™s a water shed, Iโ€™ve worked in this canyon most my life, but what are they suppose to do? Leave their dogs at home? No they just lost their home, and now they canโ€™t even attend a bbq. Also cash only? Who has cash after Covid? Thereโ€™s still service here, Iโ€™m pretty sure theyโ€™re pocketing it, and thereโ€™s TONS of open spots. Can I charge them for every random that came by and asked for a piece of corn? Iโ€™ve seen dogs swim in silver lake without tickets, heck, thereโ€™s a public review on HERE of some dude soaking above the dam in his tighty undies! A whole video. Iโ€™m sure heโ€™s dirtier than 2 dogs Sitting in their A/C van.

Super disappointed we couldnt just enjoy some sun and some corn without it being a huge ordeal. Utah sucks now. Honestly. Plenty of reviews agree with me. -signed an Utah native.

Katelyn M

June 17, 2024

5

Lovely area, kids had a lot of fun running around and gathering firewood! It was bad weather and raining but we still had fun

Hailey S

October 21, 2023

4

Campsite was in fairly good shape overall. We did have to move some random poles (probably for the chain link fence) from the area. Good space and accommodated our guests. Pricing is still much steeper than it should be.

Amanda J

September 26, 2023

5

We had a department BBQ here for about 70 people. I booked Group Sites 2 and 3 for the space but everyone just cozied up together in one anyway. I liked that there is a great area with horseshoe pits and room for a couple of cornhole games. It was clean and such a great space for us.

Elle J

August 29, 2023

1

Great spot with good sites.

Ramavara Prasad T

August 20, 2023

1

Donโ€™t go this place if you are planning the camping with kid(s). The lady ranger will kick you out from site if she observes kids touching the water. You will not enjoy your time as rangers will be monitoring regularly.

Karen H

August 14, 2023

5

Clean, organized. Friendly staff person came by to remind us of rules and check that we had a reservation. All in all it was great!

Location Storm Mountain Day Use Area

Address:
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
Salt Lake City, UT, 84121
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.6233 / -111.743

Elevation: 1771 feet

Policies & Rules

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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.

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Dogs are NOT allowed (only service animals) and owner may be fined $650.

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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.

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Picnic Area Etiquette and Rules:
Gates open at 7a.m. Gates close at 10p.m.
Picnicking is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site.
Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site.
Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the canyon.
Leave No Trace
   - Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in vehicle or bear box.
   - Remove all personal property and trash when leaving.
   - Unclean campsites will be reported to the district ranger LEO
   - Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine.
Do not put garbage or fish waste in toilets.
Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed.
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet.
Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

General

There is no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available.

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Please bring your own drinking water.

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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.

General

Amphitheater can be reserved in three time blocks: Morning 8am-12pm (AMORN), Afternoon 1pm-5pm (AAFT) and Evening 6pm-10pm (AEVE).

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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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A $10 fee will be collected onsite for extra vehicles.

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Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.

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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.

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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

General

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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