Tanners Flat
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $29.07 per night
Price range: $29.07–$59.02 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (95 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Utah. The canyon offers many hiking and biking opportunities.Hiking and mountain biking trailheads can be found throughout the canyon. Hikers enjoy Red Pine Lake, White Pine Lake and Maybird Gulch, all beautiful hikes leading to alpine lakes.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tanners-flat to be notified when sites open up.
Modern campground with paved access and river views in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon offering excellent hiking and biking opportunities. Highly rated (4.5/5 stars) with well-maintained facilities and friendly camp host.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Mountain Goat, North American Porcupine, Pacific Marten, and American Pika present in area
Insider tips for Tanners Flat: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Sites 1-19 closest to river for best water views and sounds Camp host on-site for assistance and information
Skip Tanners Flat if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Prefer modern bathroom facilities — vault toilets and older bathrooms present.
Best time to visit Tanners Flat: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. June — Mid-June offers rushing creek sounds and full water flow per camper reviews.
Nearby campgrounds: Storm Mountain Day Use Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Albion Basin (ALTA , UT), Birches Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Dogwood Day Use (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tanners Flat
Cell signal at Tanners Flat (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.
Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Utah. The canyon offers many hiking and biking opportunities.Hiking and mountain biking trailheads can be found throughout the canyon. Hikers enjoy Red Pine Lake, White Pine Lake and Maybird Gulch, all beautiful hikes leading to alpine lakes.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly
Sites 1-19 closest to river for best water views and sounds
Camp host on-site for assistance and information
Official operating season per verified data
Mid-June offers rushing creek sounds and full water flow per camper reviews
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 miles south to junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon for 4.1 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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, speakableHow much does Tanners Flat cost per night?+
What season is Tanners Flat open?+
Does Tanners Flat have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Tanners Flat?+
How do I make reservations at Tanners Flat?+
What is the cell service like at Tanners Flat?+
What season is Tanners Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.