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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
Jared M
July 3, 2022
Great place
Lindsay B
July 2, 2022
We’ve always loved these sites in the past. However, the site was not clean this time around. There were a few piles of ash and coal spread all around the site. Making for a messy evening with the kids. It’s an amazing atmosphere just wish the sites were cleaner.
Matias A
June 19, 2022
5 Star Customer Service. I wasn’t able to catch the gentleman’s name that takes care of the property in his golf cart. This gentleman treated my family and I so kindly. Made us feel welcome and went above and beyond in the customer service he provided us.
christopher W
September 27, 2021
Amazing place. Perfect for a small wedding.
Beautiful
Cora K
September 10, 2021
Great place! Lots of trees and good climbing.
Amy L
August 22, 2021
The man who ran the picnic area, was very rude to my brother in law. He yelled at him, for having dogs inside not outside his car, and he tried to charge him $10 to park.
Rebecca C
July 20, 2021
I've reserved a group picnic area at storm mountain for 15 to 20 yrs. This year the host was no where to be found. After 2 hrs he came to give us passes for our group's cars. Told us to knock on his trailer if we need anything. When we discovered no toilet paper in women's restroom, no answer at the trailer. Picnic tables were rough, warped, splintered wood making them unusable. The children's playground was replaced with some structure requiring an unreasonable fee to sit in. We will find some other place for our annual multi-family hot dog cook out. I hope other national parks are not in such disrepair.
Sunnie B
July 19, 2021
Beautiful site. Be aware that the site includes parking for one car, but every car after that is $10, and they only accept cash.
Rodney Y
July 6, 2021
The host, Steve, was a great guy! We would have enjoyed it more, but with a child, thick brush, and rattlesnakes it was a little nerve wracking! Saw 2 rattlesnakes near trails, so watch the kids and be aware!
Wendy C
July 3, 2021
Had a great time and staff was awesome
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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