Redman Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $29.07 per night
Price range: $29.07–$84.57 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (98 reviews)
Season: May through October
Redman Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and pine trees.
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, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Redman Campground offers scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon camping at 8,300 feet with clean flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Google reviewers (4.5/5 rating) praise its abundant trees, mountain atmosphere, proximity to hiking trails like Donut Falls, and reliable amenities.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Moose, American Mink, American Pika, American Badger, Golden Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, and Mountain Chickadee have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Redman Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Request campsite 18 or sites close to bathrooms if available; reviewers noted proximity to clean facilities. Bring firewood or purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale. Big Cottonwood Creek offers fly-fishing opportunities nearby.
Skip Redman Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You want to arrive spontaneously — book in advance due to high demand..
Best time to visit Redman Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Summer — Cooler summer temperatures at high elevation; peak hiking and fishing season..
Nearby campgrounds: Albion Basin (ALTA , UT), Spruces - Big Cottonwood (Pleasant Grove, UT), Jordan Pines (Pleasant Grove, UT), Tanners Flat (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Redman Campground
Cell signal at Redman Campground (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
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.
Redman Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and pine trees.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Request campsite 18 or sites close to bathrooms if available; reviewers noted proximity to clean facilities.
Bring firewood or purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale.
Big Cottonwood Creek offers fly-fishing opportunities nearby.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Cooler summer temperatures at high elevation; peak hiking and fishing season.
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 for 14 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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