Storm Mountain Day Use Area sits among the stunning landscapes of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah . With 50 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jun-sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Storm Mountain Day Use Area located in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, offering 50 camping sites.
Storm Mountain Day Use Area
A Rural campground in Utah
Overview
Solitude Mountain Resort Is 10 Miles Up-Canyon, Offering Scenic Chairlift Rides, Hiking, a Few Dining Options and a Challenging 18-Hole Disc Golf Course. a Historic Stone Amphitheater Is Available for Reservations. Storm Mountain Day Use Area Is Just 3 Miles Up Big Cottonwood Canyon, Conveniently Close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek Runs Alongside the Site. Visitors Enjoy Fishing, Hiking and Biking. Big Cottonwood Creek Flows Through the Area, Offering Trout Fishing. Hiking and Mountain Biking Are Popular Activities on Canyon Trails.
the Picnic Area Contains Four Group Sites and Several Single Sites, Most of Which Are Accessible. All Contain Picnic Tables and Campfire Rings. Some Sites Have Grills and Serving Tables.
Flush Toilets Are Provided But Picnickers Must Bring Their Own Drinking Water. Horseshoe Pits Are on-Site. Roads, Parking Spurs and Footpaths Are Paved. This Picnic Area Is Located in a Watershed Area and No Pets Are Allowed.
Contact Info
for Facility Specific Information, Please Call (385) 273-1100.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.Silver Lake Is Another Mile Past Solitude. Fishing and Canoeing Are Popular Activities. an Easy Trail Loops Around the Small Lake.
Charges & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: to Ensure Fairness, Reservation Arrival or Departure Dates May Not Be Changed Beyond the Booking Window Until 18 Days After Booking the Reservation.
- Camping / Day Use: a $10.00 Service Fee Will Apply If You Change or Cancel Your Reservation (Including Campsites, Cabins, Lookouts, Group Facilities, Etc.). the $10.00 Service Fee Will Be Deducted From the Refund Amount.
- You Can Cancel or Change Reservations Through Recreation. Gov or by Calling 1-877-444-6777.
Late Cancellations
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late Cancellations Are Those Cancelled Between 12:01 a. M. (Eastern) on the Day Before Arrival and Check Out Time on the Day After Arrival.
- Individual Campsites: If a Customer Cancels a Reservation the Day Before or on the Day of Arrival They Will Be Charged a $10.00 Service Fee and Will Also Forfeit the First Night’S Use Fee (Not to Exceed the Total Paid for the Original Reservation). Cancellations for a Single Night’S Reservation Will Forfeit the Entire Use Fee But No Cancellation Fee Will Apply.
- Cabins / Lookouts: Customers Will Be Charged a $10.00 Cancellation Fee and Forfeit the First Night’S Use Fee If a Cabin or Lookout Reservation Is Cancelled Within 14 Days of the Scheduled Arrival Date. Cancellations for a Single Night’S Use Will Not Be Assessed a Service Fee.
- Group Facility: If a Customer Cancels a Group Overnight Facility Reservation Within 14 Days of the Scheduled Arrival Date They Will Be Charged the $10.00 Service Fee and Forfeit the First Night’S Use Fee. Cancellations for a Single Night’S Use Will Not Be Assessed a Service Fee.
- Group Day Use Area: If a Customer Cancels a Group Day Use Facility Reservation Within 14 Days of the Scheduled Arrival Date, They Will Forfeit the Total Day Use Fee with No Service Fee Charge.
No-Shows
- Camping / Day Use: a Camping No-Show Customer Is One Who Does Not Arrive at a Campground and Does Not Cancel the Reservation by Check-Out Time on the Day After the Scheduled Arrival Date. Reserved Campsites and Group Overnight Facilities Will Be Held Until Check-Out Time on the Day Following Your Scheduled Arrival. Group Day-Use Facilities Will Be Held Until Check-in Time on Your Scheduled Arrival Date.
- If a Customer Does Not Arrive at the Campground or Group Facility by Check-Out Time the Day After Arrival or Does Not Cancel the Reservation by the Times Listed Under “Late Cancellations” Above, the Customer May Be Assessed a $20.00 Service Fee and Forfeit Use Fees.
Refunds
- Customers Must Request Refunds No Later Than 14 Days After the Scheduled Departure Date. Recreation. Gov Will Not Grant Refund Requests After 14 Days of Departure.
- Reservation Fee: for Some Facilities, Tours or Permits an Additional Reservation Fee Is Charged. for Some Overnight and Day-Use Facilities, an Additional Non-Refundable Reservation Fee May Apply. the Non-Refundable Reservation Fee for Tours and Tickets Is $1.00. the Non-Refundable Reservation Fee for Permits Varies by Location.
- Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for Bank Card Payments Will Be Issued As a Credit to the Original Bank Card.
- Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation. Gov Payments Made by Check or Money Order, and Cash Payments at Selected Campgrounds Will Be Issued a Check Refund. a Refund Will Be Processed Within 30 Days of Receipt and Approval. Please Note: Refund Requests Made During or After Departure Can Only Be Processed When Approved by the Facility Management Staff Based Upon Local Policy.
- Refunds for Emergency Closures: in the Event of an Emergency Closure, the Recreation. Gov Team Will Attempt to Notify Users and Offer Alternate Dates (As Appropriate). If This Is Not Possible, Reservations Will Be Cancelled and All Fees Paid Will Be Refunded. Reservation Fees for Free Tickets Are Non-Refundable in the Event of an Emergency Closure.
Recreation. Gov Billing Information
- Reservation Transaction Will Appear on Customer’S Credit Card Statements As “Recreation. Gov 877-444-6777.”
Changes to Policies and Procedures
- Recreation. Gov Reserves the Right, When Necessary, to Modify Reservation Policies. These Policies Were Last Updated July 2018.
Site Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 50
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 35 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: Available
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: 5685 East Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
City: Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121.0
Coordinates: 40.6233333, -111.7430556
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (385) 273-1100
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|picnic|water|fire-ring|lake|trail|group-site|rv|cabin|amphitheater
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: Free
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
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Fair Signal
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 9 stations
Nearest Market: SALT LAKE CITY
Notes: Signals FROM SALT LAKE CITY MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 18 stations (5 AM, 13 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair
Major Formats: Country, ADULT Contemporary, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KSL 1160 Am
Market: SALT LAKE CITY
Notes: 5 AM, 13 FM Stations from Salt Lake City
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ CW Corp 2825
Distance: 3.7 miles away
Address: 2825 Cottonwood Parkway, Salt Lake City, UT
Network: blink-network
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 232106
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website: https://Recreation.gov
- Parent Park: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
- Park Website: /parks/uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Forests
- Parks Post Name: uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest
- Parent Park Name: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
- Correct Park Type Mapping: uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 132.0
- States Covered: Utah, Wyoming
- Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 131.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1035
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1035, 1035.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: utah
- Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
- Park Type Slug: national-forests
- Parent Park Slug: uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
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