Campsite AtlasStorm Mountain Day Use Area
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. A historic stone amphitheater is available for reservations. Flush toilets are provided but picnickers must bring their own drinking water. Horseshoe pits are on-site.
Campsites
| picnic | 14 |
| group picnic area | 6 |
| Total | 20 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay. Amphitheater (4 hour blocks: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm) - $159.00 - capacity - 200 people + 15 vehicle. 3 Group Day Use sites - $153.00 - capacity - 50 people + 8 vehicle. Day Use - $15.00 + 1 vehicle. Walk-in - $8.00 per person. Parking - $15.00 per vehicle.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd a mile south to junction with Big Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 190. Make a left at the junction and travel up Big Cottonwood Canyon 2.8 miles to the picnic area.
Campgrounds nearby
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.