Openings · last 7 days
0
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
0
Openings · last 90 days
17
Only 17 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 · Apr 24 – May 3, 2027 · of 20 monitored sites
Of the 200 tracked reservation dates (Apr 24 – May 3, 2027): 59 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 140 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
70.5% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 59 of 200 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 24 – May 3, 2027Not open online70.5%
Open reservation dates59 / 200
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 60
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 24, 2027. That is about 173 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 24, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 24, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
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. 70.5% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 59 of 200 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 17 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 17 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Storm Mountain Day Use Area?
April 2027, with 41 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 140.
When is the next open date at Storm Mountain Day Use Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Storm Mountain Day Use Area begins Apr 24, 2027 — about 173 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 24, 2027.
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