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Dogwood Day Use

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $38.16 per night

Price range: $38.16–$83.76 per night

Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dogwood-day-use to be notified when sites open up.

Dogwood Day Use is a well-maintained picnic and camping area just 2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, offering access to trout fishing in Big Cottonwood Creek and nearby hiking and mountain biking trailheads. Google reviewers praise its clean facilities, strong grills, and beautiful natural setting.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, moose, mountain goats, and Great Basin rattlesnakes have been documented in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Dogwood Day Use: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites. Site 7 has a small stream and cherry trees nearby according to reviews. A rock climbing wall is located just beyond the main sites.

Skip Dogwood Day Use if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You have dogs—dogs are not allowed.. You visit outside May through October—seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Dogwood Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Ledgemere Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Storm Mountain Day Use Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Tanners Flat (Pleasant Grove, UT), Jordan Pines (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Dogwood Day Use

Cell signal at Dogwood Day Use (Pleasant Grove, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 3.3 (6 reviews)From $38.16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites7 sites
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.✕ You have dogs—dogs are not allowed.✕ You visit outside May through October—seasonal closure.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites.

Site 7 has a small stream and cherry trees nearby according to reviews.

A rock climbing wall is located just beyond the main sites.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions, moose, mountain goats, and Great Basin rattlesnakes have been documented in the area within 8km.

Location

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SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE 801-733-2660 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Dogwood Day Use cost per night?+
Dogwood Day Use costs $38.16–$83.76 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Dogwood Day Use open?+
Dogwood Day Use is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Dogwood Day Use have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Dogwood Day Use?+
Dogwood Day Use can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Dogwood Day Use?+
Dogwood Day Use is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Dogwood Day Use?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dogwood Day Use is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Dogwood Day Use open, and what are check-in times?+
Dogwood Day Use is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility MapUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$38.16 /night★ 3.3 (6)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Ledgemere Picnic Area

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $9.32/night

Storm Mountain Day Use Area

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $13.96/night

Tanners Flat

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $29.07/night

Jordan Pines

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $156.8/night

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