Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Spruces - Big Cottonwood in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.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
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 8.4 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Spruces - Big Cottonwood FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Spruces - Big Cottonwood?
Spruces - Big Cottonwood in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Spruces - Big Cottonwood when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Spruces - Big Cottonwood often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Spruces - Big Cottonwood and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Spruces - Big Cottonwood a good campground?
Spruces - Big Cottonwood holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 339 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Spruces - Big Cottonwood located?
Spruces - Big Cottonwood is located in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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