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Spruces Campground
Redman Campground set among a forest of shady spruce and pine trees is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.
The campground contains two group sites and numerous single, double, and triple-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | For reservations, information, regulations, and current conditions click here to go to www.recreation.gov. |
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| Restrictions: | This campground is located Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is in the Salt Lake City Watershed. Special regulations apply and are strictly enforced. No pets allowed. This area is closed to swimming. |
| Information Center: | No Electric No Water Hookups For more information contact the Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660. |
General Information
Directions:Located 9.7 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 190, (on the right) on the right hand side of the Big Cottonwood Canyon..
General Notes:
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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | |
| Reservation Info | Part of the single/double and triple sites are available to reserve. |
| No. of Accessible sites |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 81 Single Sites- 9 Double Sites - 2 Triple Sites - Day Use Group Site #4 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #8 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #2 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #3 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #9 with pavilion/cabin - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Sites #7 - Capacity - 150 people 2 Overnight Group Sites - Capacity - 50 people There is a fee for day use parking for hiking |
| Reservation Info | Part of the single/double and triple sites are available to reserve. |
| No. of Accessible sites |
Group Camping
| No. of Sites | Day Use Group Site #4 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #8 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #2 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #3 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #9 with pavilion/cabin - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Sites #7 - Capacity - 150 people 2 Overnight Group Sites - Capacity - 50 people |
Picnicking
| No. of Sites | Day Use Group Site #4 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #8 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #2 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #3 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #9 with pavilion/cabin - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Sites #7 - Capacity - 150 people There is a day use parking for hiking access At all day use areas on the Salt Lake Ranger District, larger and commercial vehicles are assessed a per person fee after the first 9 people in the vehicle - $2.00 per person, in addition to the per vehicle fee. |
| Reservation Info | Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance for May 16 through September 1 |
Group Picnicking
| No. of Sites | Day Use Group Site #4 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #8 - Capacity - 50 people Day Use Group Site #2 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #3 - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Site #9 with pavillion/cabin - Capacity - 100 people Day Use Group Sites #7 - Capacity - 150 people There is a fee for day use parking for hiking At all day use areas on the Salt Lake Ranger District, larger and commercial vehicles are assessed a per person fee after the first 9 people in the vehicle - $2.00 per person, in addition to the per vehicle fee |
| Reservation Info | Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance for May 16 through September 1 |
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