Openings · last 7 days
1
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10114378
When Ledgemere Picnic Area reopens
Ledgemere Picnic Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
316
316 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 2 days — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 322 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 245 open for online reservation · 42 reserved · 35 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
23.9% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 245 of 322 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online23.9%
Open reservation dates245 / 322
Reserved (of online inventory)42 / 287
Weekday openings151
Weekend openings94
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 151 fall on weekdays and 94 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 131 of 140 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 14 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 |
|---|---|
| 11 | 19 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 1 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
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 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
245 available reservation dates across 14 day-use units at Ledgemere Picnic Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 14 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 19 | 19 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 14 | 19 | 19 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 2 | 19 | 19 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 1 | 18 | 18 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| 3 | 18 | 13 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +6 more |
| 4 | 18 | 13 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +6 more |
| 6 | 18 | 11 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +6 more |
| 7 | 18 | 18 dates | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +6 more |
| 9 | 18 | 13 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +6 more |
| 12 | 17 | 12 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +5 more |
| 8 | 17 | 9 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +5 more |
| 13 | 16 | 7 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6 +4 more |
| 5 | 16 | 7 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +4 more |
| 10 | 14 | 10 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +2 more |
About Ledgemere Picnic Area
Overview
Ledgemere Day Use Picnic Area is just a couple of miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Visitors 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.
Facilities
Ledgemere Picnic Area offers 14 sites, all with tables, campfire rings and grills. Parking spurs and pathways within the area are paved. Flush toilets and non-potable water are provided.
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.
14 monitored unitsDay useFire pitsMax party 8
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 1.5 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon to picnic area.
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121385-273-1100
CavingFishingHikingMountain BikingPicnickingRock ClimbingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10114378 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Ledgemere Picnic Area?
Reservations for Ledgemere Picnic Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 245 of 322 tracked reservation dates are open (76.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 316 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 17:19 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.
How often do new openings appear at Ledgemere Picnic Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Ledgemere Picnic Area in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 316 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Ledgemere Picnic Area?
October 2026, with 131 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 140.
When is the next open date at Ledgemere 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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