Overview
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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 3:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(101 of 102 campsites have Firepit)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 0')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Picnic Table
(101 of 102 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have full)
Natural Features
![Spruces - Big Cottonwood Spruces - Big Cottonwood - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64222.jpg)
![Spruces - Big Cottonwood Spruces - Big Cottonwood - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64257.jpg)
![Spruces - Big Cottonwood Spruces - Big Cottonwood - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64367.jpg)
![Spruces - Big Cottonwood Spruces - Big Cottonwood - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64318.jpg)
The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and aspen trees. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show.
Recreation
![Spruces Campground Spruces Campground - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/10/15/17/58/232103_c214a8d8-a7b6-4401-8220-b27c7617bb1e_1440.jpg)
![Spruces Campground Spruces Campground - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/10/15/17/58/232103_c214a8d8-a7b6-4401-8220-b27c7617bb1e_1440.jpg)
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on canyon trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins in the nearby Jordan Pines Campground. Fly-fishermen enjoy casting on Big Cottonwood Creek.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 80ft
tent-Up to 80ft
trailer-Up to 80ft
vehicle-Up to 18ft
Nearby Attractions
Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well.