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Reviews (127)
What Guests Are Saying
Tanners Flat offers a beautiful and scenic campground, especially near the river, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. The campground host is consistently praised for being helpful and welcoming. However, guests should be aware of the lack of water and flushing toilets, with only porta-potties available, which has disappointed some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Tanners Flat offers a beautiful and scenic campground, especially near the river, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. The campground host is consistently praised for being helpful and welcoming. However, guests should be aware of the lack of water and flushing toilets, with only porta-potties available, which has disappointed some visitors.
Review Summary
Bill D
September 21, 2026
Camp host Marc is top notch! Need to restore water service to justify full fee though.
Aaron B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: UPPR
The site was beautiful, slightly off the path and away from other sites. There were things to explore all around for my kids. Rocks to climb right in our site, moss to touch, dirt to cover themselves, logs to jump, and so much more. Far enough from water to not worry about the toddler, but close enough to walk to and spend time there. I only have good things to say about the site.
The drinking water was off, but the website noted that so we came prepared.
The bathrooms were closed, but there were porta potties available in some locations (though not the bathroom location closest to our site).
The host was out of firewood, so we had to go back down the canyon to get some.
The raccoon that visited us was friendly. (Remember to store your food and garbage securely)
In conclusion: fantastic site, will definitely be back.
Leland A
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2026 • Stayed at: GPB, Loop: UPPR
We camped at Tanners Flat Group Site B. It had lovely and adequate tables and a large concrete and steel fire pit, all of which worked beautifully.
The drawback is this: although parking is adequate for six cars, and the picnic tables are adequate for 25 as advertised, there is really only one large tent spot (adequate for about an 8-person tent) unless you set tents on top of the horseshoe pitching area.
Even then, camping for 25 is a stretch. Be advised about Camp Site B.
Also, we only want to camp Friday night, but to purchase Friday night, we had to also purchase Saturday night. I understand why this is done ($$$), but I wish it were not so. It seems unfair and is true of every site in the campground. As a tax paying citizen, I wish our national forest campgrounds would not require purchasing two nights on the weekend, at least not for every single site and many campgrounds around the country.
John G
August 25, 2026
The environment was great. The host was extremely helpful and kind.
Andrew S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: UPPR
Always a beautiful spot to camp. It would be great to get the plumbing fixed and have water on site again. It's been 3 years of porta pottys!
Matt W
August 23, 2026
Beautiful location, clean camps. Host Marc was great.
Conrad V
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPPR
Great site. Right next to the river which the kids loved
Richard H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: UPPR
Just make sure to bring water, and you will love this site!
Tony P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: UPPR
Very cool
Maren E
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: UPPR
The campground is beautiful! We especially love the sites along the river. The bathrooms are closed and there are just porta-potties. The outhouse closer to our site was pretty rundown.
Location & Directions for Tanners Flat
7490 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Sandy, UT 84092 United States
Elevation: 2,201 ft
Getting There
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 mi south to junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon for 4.1 mi to the c...
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 mi south to junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon for 4.1 mi to the campground.
Highway access
Tanners Flat Campground is accessible via Interstate 215, which is approximately 10 miles to the northwest, providing connection to major routes in the Salt Lake City area.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- This Campground is in Bear Country Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment Remember a fed bear is a dead bear
- Dogs are NOT allowed (only service animals) owner may be fined $650 This is a watershed area Visitors will be fined for bringing pets or livestock into the area Wading/playing in the water is not allowed
- Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm; Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site; Max occupancy is 8 people per single site; Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date; Horses/Off-road vehicles are strictly prohibited in the campground and the canyon; Leave No Trace; -Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box; -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving; -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO; -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine; Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited; Fireworks, discharging of firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed; No boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level; No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds; Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle.
- No water available on site bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility bring trash bags
- There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
- Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited Check site lengths carefully; most sites won't accommodate large RVs/trailers
- Reservations/First Come First Served (FF) sites For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance 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 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 contact camp hosts about availability Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time There is no waiting list for FF sites
- Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood -$9
- Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions; Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee; No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund; Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee.
- 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
- The amphitheater does not include tables or a fire ring. It only has benches and a presentation area
- For more info on visiting Bear Country visit wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
- Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest For more info, call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 opt 3 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- 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 info click here
- 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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