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Tanners Flat

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

8 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

available

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

None

available

Thu, Jul 30

6

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

12

sites

Mon, Aug 3

7

sites

Tue, Aug 4

10

sites

Wed, Aug 5

14

sites

Thu, Aug 6

9

sites

Fri, Aug 7

5

sites

Sat, Aug 8

4

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Utah. The campground contains 31 single sites, three double sites, four overnight group sites and an amphitheater. The campground is set among a forest of shady pine, aspen, oak and maple trees.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

The campground contains 31 single sites, three double sites, four overnight group sites and an amphitheater. The family and overnight group sites have picnic tables and campfire rings. The group overnight sites also have grills and serving tables. The amphitheater has benches and a presentation area, but does not have tables or a fire ring. The amphitheater is available in four hour blocks (8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm). Flush and vault toilets are provided, as is drinking water. A volleyball court is available but campers must bring their own net and ball. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

The campground is set among a forest of shady pine, aspen, oak and maple trees. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant, and autumn leaves put on quite a show. Little Cottonwood Creek runs along the edge of the campground.

Recreation

Hiking and mountain biking trailheads can be found throughout the canyon. Hikers enjoy Red Pine Lake, White Pine Lake and Maybird Gulch, all beautiful hikes leading to alpine lakes. Mountain bikers enjoy the Cottonwood Creek Trail and Albion Meadows Trail. Little Cottonwood Creek offers good trout fishing and is a favorite among local fly-fishermen.

Nearby Attractions

Little Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, unique geology, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well. Snowbird Resort is a few miles up-canyon, offering scenic tram rides, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, groceries, an Alpine Slide, zip line rides, concerts and various festivals. Albion Basin, part of Alta Ski Resort just a few miles further up-canyon, hosts the Wasatch Wildflower Festival annually in late July/early August, complete with guided nature walks. Numerous hiking trails can be found in Albion Basin, including the 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Cecret Lake.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

43 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site GPD

UPPR

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

50

people

Full

shade

Site 009

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 016

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 033

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 030

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site AMPHAF

Amphitheater

GROUP WALK TO

0 ft

vehicle

30

people

Full

shade

Site 012

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

36 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 008

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 004

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

16

people

Full

shade

Site 017

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

33 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 010

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 007

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 022 HOST

MANAGEMENT SITES

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 023

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site GPB

UPPR

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

25

people

Full

shade

Site AMPHMO

Amphitheater

GROUP WALK TO

0 ft

vehicle

30

people

Full

shade

Site 015

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 025

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 034

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 001

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

26 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 002

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 027

UPPR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site GPC

UPPR

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

vehicle

25

people

Full

shade

Site 018

LOWR

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Important notices

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
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 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

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Common questions

Is Tanners Flat available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 8 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 Tanners Flat?

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.