No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Birches Picnic Area continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 138 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 34 open for online reservation · 10 reserved · 94 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 16 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 60 tracked reservation dates are open there — 60 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 6 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 01 | 6 |
| 04 | 6 |
| 05 | 6 |
| 06 | 6 |
| 02 | 5 |
The 5 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 6 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 04 | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 05 | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 06 | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 02 | 5 | 3 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 03 | 5 | 3 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
About Birches Picnic Area
Overview
Birches Picnic Area is 15 miles from Salt Lake City up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Vistors enjoy fishing, hiking, and biking.
Recreation
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.
Natural Features
Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Summer wildflowers paint the canyon with vivid color beginning in late July. Autumn leaves put on quite a show in late September.
Nearby Attractions
Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well. Solitude Mountain Resort is 11.5 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course.
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 1.9 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon to picnic area.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Birches Picnic Area?
Reservations for Birches Picnic Area are made through Recreation.gov. 75.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 34 of 138 remain open. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which month has the most availability at Birches Picnic Area?
September 2026, with 34 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 78.
When is the next open date at Birches Picnic Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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