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Jordan Pines

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

7 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

None

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Thu, Jul 30

1

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Fri, Jul 31

None

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

5

sites

Mon, Aug 3

5

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Tue, Aug 4

5

sites

Wed, Aug 5

5

sites

Thu, Aug 6

4

sites

Fri, Aug 7

1

site

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Jordan Pines Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7500 feet. This group campground is a perfect location for family reunions, church outings and company picnics. A forest of shady pines and aspens covers the campground, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This group campground is a perfect location for family reunions, church outings and company picnics. It offers four overnight campsites and one day-use picnic site, all of which contain picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A volleyball court and horseshoe pit are available, but campers must bring their own net, ball and horseshoes. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Jordan Pines Campground only accommodates groups and therefore requires a reservation.

Natural Features

A forest of shady pines and aspens covers the campground, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show.

Recreation

Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on area trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins nearby. Fly-fishing is a favorite activity on Big Cottonwood Creek.

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 4 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course. Silver Lake is another mile past Solitude. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities. An easy trail loops around the small lake.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

5 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Ponderosa Grove Overnight

PODR

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

100

people

Full

shade

Site Limber Grove Overnight

LIMA

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

100

people

Full

shade

Site Lodgepole Grove Overnight

LODG

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

100

people

Full

shade

Site Pine Grove Overnight

PINE

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

125

people

Full

shade

Site Pinion Day Use

PINI

GROUP PICNIC AREA

25 ft

vehicle

50

people

shade

Important notices

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
There is no water available on site. Please bring all of the water you will need for your stay including your own drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags
Dogs are NOT allowed (only service dogs) 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
Campground Etiquette and Rules: Gates open at 7a.m., Gates close at 10p.m. Quiet Hours are 10p.m. to 6a.m. No generators after 10p.m. Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the canyon Leave No Trace -Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Jordan Pines available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Jordan Pines?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.