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About Storm Mountain Day Use Area
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Reviews (57)
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.
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
Eleonora
August 7, 2023
Super cute and relatively large area! Feels like a hidden gem as you make your way to guardsman pass. There’s a $15 daily fee.. and they have this amazing intimate amphitheater- we saw a wedding happening there. So pretty!
jacalyn R
July 1, 2023
This group site had 4 long tables which was plenty for our family group of 20.
Michael O
June 26, 2023
Wonderful
Jennifer M
October 17, 2022
Beautiful place for a wedding and the picnic area hosts were incredible to work with during the process. Thank you for such a great night!
Nic J
October 6, 2022
I had a reservation for the day and my email from recreation.gov said check out time was 10pm. I arrived at 8:30pm with my group of associated who had traveled to Utah from all over the US. We found the gate locked so a couple of us approached the entry area where we could see the camp hosts in their motor home. One of them came out and yelled at us asking us what we were doing there. I explained that I had an email confirmation that showed we could expect to use the site until 10pm. She called her husband out to discuss it further and I tried to show him the reservation on my phone. He dismissed it saying that those were "summer hours" and didn't apply at this point in the season. I tried to explain that the reservation site didn't say anything about "summer hours". He grumpily unlocked the gate and let us in.
It sounds like recreation.gov and the company contracted to run this site need to get in sync. It was embarrassing for my associates to have been treated that way.
Cam F
September 17, 2022
I love the recreation area, but the booking process is ridiculous. I tried to cancel and they had changed the policy after I booked (I had the confirmation email proving otherwise) and they still refused all refunds, even thought I was over 90 days out when I tried to cancel. recreation.gov is a glorified cartel.
Eric L
September 3, 2022
The camphost was very kind and the area was beautiful! We have stayed at different places and the camp hosts are sometimes very grumpy. Having that kindness went a long way and made a lasting impression on us and our stay. Thank you!!
Susan D
August 21, 2022
Had a great time. Nice spot
Jeff P
August 6, 2022
Really missed having water. It is a nice picnic area with a beautiful creek, EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN'T PLAY IN THE CREEK WHEN IT IS 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE...AND EVEN THOUGH MANY PEOPLE WERE IN THE CREEK ANYWAY, WITHOUT ENFORCEMENT ANYWHERE IN THE AREA.
Sunnie B
July 6, 2022
Loved site 9 as it had two picnic tables. We always enjoy doing some of the hikes/walks around the area.
Location Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Address:
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
Salt Lake City, UT, 84121
United States
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 miles to the picnic area.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.6233 / -111.743
Elevation: 1771 feet
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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