Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Storm Mountain Day Use Area is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.62333, -111.74306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive
- 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 Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Overview Storm Mountain Day Use Area is just 3 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and biking. Recreation Big Cottonwood Creek flows through the area, offering trout fishing. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on canyon trails. Facilities The picnic area contains four group sites and several single sites, most of which are accessible. All contain picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have grills and serving tables. A historic stone amphitheater is available for reservations. Flush toilets are provided but picnickers must bring their own drinking water. Horseshoe pits are on-site. Roads, parking spurs and footpaths are paved. This picnic area is located in a watershed area and no pets are allowed. Natural Features The picnic area is set among shady oaks and aspens at the foot of rugged Storm Mountain. 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 10 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf cour
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Holiday Oil · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Jenson Lumber Propane · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- 11 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 145 designated routes (72 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Flat | National forest campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Tanners Flat | National forest campground | 4.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Group Site D | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Tanners Flat Campground | Private campground | 4.3 mi | $26 | — |
| BSA Camp Tracy | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Jordan Pines | National forest group campground | 5.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.