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Recreation Region: Salt Lake Ranger District

Jordan Pines Group Campground

This group campground is a perfect location for family reunions, church outings and company picnics. It offers four overnight campsites and one day-use picnic site, all of which contain picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A volleyball court and horseshoe pit are available, but campers must bring their own net, ball and horseshoes. Roads and parking spurs are paved.  
All domestic animals are prohibited in the Jordan Pines Campground located in Big Cottonwood Canyon protected watershed. 

General 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 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/wading.

Current fees and information available at Recreation.gov.

Photo of Salt Lake Ranger District Office

Address: 6914 South 3000 East Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 733-2660
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.646522

Longitude: -111.648139

Directions

Located 8.8 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon (State Highway 190). Turn right on Cardiff Fork Road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 4th, 2025