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-232106
When Storm Mountain Day Use Area reopens
Storm Mountain Day Use Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
15
Only 15 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. 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 20 monitored sites
Of the 460 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 146 open for online reservation · 118 reserved · 196 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
68.3% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 146 of 460 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online68.3%
Open reservation dates146 / 460
Reserved (of online inventory)118 / 264
Weekday openings53
Weekend openings15
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 53 fall on weekdays and 15 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 68 open reservation dates on mapped day-use units; 146 reservation dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 110 of 260 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 |
|---|---|
| 002 | 6 |
| 004 | 6 |
| 005 | 6 |
| 007 | 6 |
| 003 | 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 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
68 available reservation dates across 14 day-use units at Storm Mountain Day Use Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 14 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 6 | 4 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 004 | 6 | 4 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 005 | 6 | 4 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 007 | 6 | 4 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 003 | 5 | 4 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 006 | 5 | 4 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 008 | 5 | 4 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 010 | 5 | 4 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 012 | 5 | 4 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 013 | 5 | 4 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 011 | 4 | 4 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 015 | 4 | 2 dates | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 009 | 3 | 2 dates | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 014 | 3 | 2 dates | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
About Storm Mountain Day Use Area
Overview
Storm Mountain Day Use Area is just 3 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 flows through the area, offering trout fishing. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on canyon trails.
Facilities
The picnic area contains four group sites and several single sites, most of which are accessible. All contain picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have grills and serving tables. A historic stone amphitheater is available for reservations. Flush toilets are provided but picnickers must bring their own drinking water. Horseshoe pits are on-site. Roads, parking spurs and footpaths are paved. This picnic area is located in a watershed area and no pets are allowed.
Natural Features
The picnic area is set among shady oaks and aspens at the foot of rugged Storm Mountain. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show.
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 10 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course.
Silver Lake is another mile past Solitude. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities. An easy trail loops around the small lake.
20 monitored unitsDay use14 shadedFire pitsMax party 16
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 2.8 miles to the picnic area.
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE 801-733-2660 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
BikingDay Use AreaFishingHikingRock ClimbingScenic Drive
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232106 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232106 · Storm Mountain Day Use Area · Salt Lake City UT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Storm Mountain Day Use Area?
Reservations for Storm Mountain Day Use Area are made through Recreation.gov. 146 of 460 tracked reservation dates are currently open (31.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 15 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 15:19 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 Storm Mountain Day Use Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Storm Mountain Day Use Area in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 15 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Storm Mountain Day Use Area?
September 2026, with 110 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 260.
When is the next open date at Storm Mountain Day Use Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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