Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Spruces - Big Cottonwood is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.64056, -111.63583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE 801-733-2660 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Overview Spruces Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing. Recreation Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on canyon trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins in the nearby Jordan Pines Campground. Fly-fishermen enjoy casting on Big Cottonwood Creek. Facilities This large campground contains several group overnight campsites and day-use picnic sites, as well as numerous single and double-family campsites. All sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A baseball field, volleyball court and horseshoe pits are located within the campground. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. All roads, parking areas and parking sites are paved and all walkways are concrete or paved. Natural Features The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and aspen trees. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100. Nearby Attractions Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well. Solitude Mountain Resort is 3 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Holiday Oil · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Jenson Lumber Propane · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 155 designated routes (89 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRP5 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spruces Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| GRP1 | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spruces | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Grove Group Campsite | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Jordan Pines | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.