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Spruces - Big Cottonwood

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

10 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Thu, Sep 10

None

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Fri, Sep 11

None

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Sat, Sep 12

None

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Sun, Sep 13

None

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Mon, Sep 14

88

sites

Tue, Sep 15

88

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Wed, Sep 16

87

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Thu, Sep 17

80

sites

Fri, Sep 18

18

sites

Sat, Sep 19

17

sites

Sun, Sep 20

85

sites

Mon, Sep 21

89

sites

Tue, Sep 22

91

sites

Wed, Sep 23

92

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Spruces Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,500 feet. This large campground contains several group overnight campsites and day-use picnic sites, as well as numerous single and double-family campsites. The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and aspen trees.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

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.

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.

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 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.

105 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 036

LOWR

RV NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 017

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 019

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 048

UPPR

RV NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 014

LOWR

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 026

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 084

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 031

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 002

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 041

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 027

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 062

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

16

people

Full

shade

Site 058

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 074

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 034

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

16

people

Full

shade

Site 008

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 013

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site GRP3

GRUP - DAY USE

GROUP PICNIC AREA

0 ft

vehicle

100

people

Full

shade

Site 077

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 083

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 055

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 038

LOWR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 050

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 094

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

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
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
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Maxoccupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are strictly prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters 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
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring trash bags

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Common questions

Is Spruces - Big Cottonwood available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Sep 14. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Spruces - Big Cottonwood?

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 far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 4 Months for this campground.

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.