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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
Valerie D
October 2, 2020
Gorgeous, convenient, and a beautiful place to gather family and friends. We went one week before the closing of the season, and it was absolutely radiating with red, orange, yellow, green and gold. It's one of the most beautiful places to gather for fall.
Don Q
September 13, 2020
Beautiful picnic site.
Amanda P
September 10, 2020
We loved it!
McKenzie C
August 24, 2020
Great camp host!
Angelique R
June 3, 2020
The campsite was clean and ready upon arrival. The host was a delight. Will be back!
Suzette Thomas
May 30, 2020
When climbing here for the very first time and absolutely loved it!! Would recommend to everyone. The views are fantastic. So much green and so many different areas to look at! I enjoyed how family-friendly the place was. Lots of places to have campfires and go on both easy and hard hikes. There was lots of friendly people on the trails and just feel like a very homey atmosphere. I felt like the trails were also very well marked and it was easy to know where to go to rock climb. I will definitely be coming here in the future. I'm used to Little Cottonwood Canyon and this Canyon is so much different! The mountain formation and the kinds of trees and the views are so vastly different that it gives it a whole new experience. I would recommend this to everyone! If you're in for a good hiking spot this is when I would recommend. Also went with a year-and-a-half child and it wasn't too hard for him. So again, very family-friendly. Come here if you want a good time!
Virginia J
January 17, 2020
Very beautiful views, peaceful, perfect venue for my wedding, easily accessible. We had a great time.
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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