Campsite AtlasDogwood Day Use
Dogwood Day Use Picnic Area is just 2 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 is stocked for trout fishing and is a favorite among local fly-fisherman. Additionally, many hiking and mountain biking trailheads are located in the canyon. Dogwood offers several group picnic sites, all with tables, campfire rings and grills. Parking spurs and pathways within the area are paved. Flush toilets and non-potable water are provided.
Campsites
| group picnic area | 7 |
| Total | 7 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay . Small Group Sites 1, 5, 7 - $41.00 , capacity - 16 people. Large Group Site 2, 6 - $62.00 , capacity - 24 people. Large Group Site 3, 4 - $90.00 , capacity - 32 people. Day Use - $10.00 . Walk-ins - $8.00 per person. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Take exit 301 off I-15. Turn east and travel 6 miles on 7200 South to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Travel 1.1 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon to 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.