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Recreation Region: Salt Lake Ranger District

Mill Creek Canyon

Current Conditions
Cannot make reservations for picnic areas after 9/30 First-come First-Serve

The upper gate (winter gate) closes on November 1st every year.
The Mill Creek Canyon road is groomed for cross country skiing at least once a week.
The groomed trail is also open to fat bikes, but please stay off the classic ski track. 
 

General Information

Mill Creek fees  $5.00 Daily, $3.00 Senior, $50.00 Annual, $30.00 Annual Senior.

  • Dogs must be leashed in the entire canyon on even-numbered days and may be off-leash on odd days ONLY.
  • Dogs must be leashed on all days in developed areas: picnic grounds, parking lots, roads, and housing developments.
  • Dogs are not allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon just over the ridge.

Photo of Salt Lake Ranger District Office

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

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - Groups Info

Group picnic sites are reservable through Salt Lake County- Parks & Recreation.

Last updated June 5, 2026