Tanners Flat Campground
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.
Dogs, horses, and other domestic animals are prohibited in protected watersheds because their waste can end up in the drinking water, so pets are not allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon and Tanners Flat campground.
This campground has an amphitheater. A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on site for extra vehicles
•Off-road vehicles are not permitted
•This campground has first-come, first-served sites
The campground contains seven accessible group sites and numerous single and double-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Group sites also have grills and serving tables.
Flush toilets are not working at this time 7/12/18 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. There are no electric or water hook ups.
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.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, located in Salt Lake County are Salt Lake City Watersheds and domestic animals (Dogs, Cats, Horses, Mules etc.) are prohibited within these areas even if they are enclosed in a vehicle. Swimming or bathing in any stream or body of water and camping within 200 feet of any stream or body of water is also prohibited.
This campground is open seasonally and operated by a Concessionaire. Restrooms are available during the open season. This campground typically has water available. For the most current conditions about this campground and amenities available please refer to recreation.gov.
This campground is located in the Salt Lake City Watershed of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Special regulations apply and are strictly enforced. No pets allowed. This area is closed to swimming/wading.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29.38 per night
Double Site: $59.65 per night
Group Walk-to Site: $62.47 per night (1-30 people)
Group Site: $129.10 per night (1-25 people), $217.24 per night (1-50 people)
Yurt: $105.95 per night
Address: 6914 South 3000 East Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 733-2660
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm / Closed 1 hour for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.572025
Longitude: -111.700588
Directions
Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Utah.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.