Jordan Pines
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $156.8 per night
Price range: $156.8–$370.86 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jordan Pines Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.A forest of shady pines and aspens covers the campground, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Jordan Pines offers scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon camping at 7,500 feet elevation with excellent hiking (Donut Falls Trail nearby) and fly-fishing on Big Cottonwood Creek. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained facilities and ample space, rating it 4.9/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, American badgers, American minks, Pacific martens, American pikas, and mountain chickadees present in area. One reviewer reported moose sightings.
Insider tips for Jordan Pines: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 5 sites and high demand. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites. Plan hiking trips on Donut Falls Trail and fly-fishing on Big Cottonwood Creek nearby.
Skip Jordan Pines if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Jordan Pines: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Spruces - Big Cottonwood (Pleasant Grove, UT), Redman Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Albion Basin (ALTA , UT), Storm Mountain Day Use Area (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jordan Pines
Cell signal at Jordan Pines (Pleasant Grove, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 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.
Jordan Pines Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.A forest of shady pines and aspens covers the campground, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 5 sites and high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites.
Plan hiking trips on Donut Falls Trail and fly-fishing on Big Cottonwood Creek nearby.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 9.2 miles to the campground.
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- 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.
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