U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Salt Lake City, UT

Redman Campground

Redman Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.

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Redman CampgroundRedman Campground landscapeA photo of facility REDMAN CAMPGROUND with No Amenities ShownRedman Campground
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups39
Group sites2
Host/management6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 36 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

41 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
023LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull8 / 1Yes
024LOWRGroup30GravelFull50 / 10Yes
025LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull16 / 2Yes
026LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull8 / 1Yes
027LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull16 / 2Yes
028LOWRGroupBack-in35GravelFull35 / 7Yes
029LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull8 / 1Yes
030LOWRStandard20GravelFull8 / 1Yes
031LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull8 / 1Yes
032LOWRStandardBack-in20GravelFull8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Redman Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length36 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 28 Single Sites - $33.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 10 Double Sites - $67.00, Capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. 1 Triple Site - $96.00, Capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicles. Group Site #28 - $209.00, Capacity - 35 people + 7 vehicles.
Dark sky9.4 miles from Jordanelle State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park

The campground contains two group sites and numerous single, double, and triple-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
RulesThis campground is located Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is in the Salt Lake City Watershed. Special regulations apply and are strictly enforced. No pets allowed. This area is closed to swimming.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Redman Campground20°30°40°50°60°January: 5.17 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.36 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.48 inches of precipitationApril: 4.27 inches of precipitationMay: 3.37 inches of precipitationJune: 1.67 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.06 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.84 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.21 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.23 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.93 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.30 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 20.6°F averageFebruary: 21.3°F averageMarch: 27.1°F averageApril: 32.3°F averageMay: 41.4°F averageJune: 51.6°F averageJuly: 59.6°F averageAugust: 58.2°F averageSeptember: 50.0°F averageOctober: 38.5°F averageNovember: 27.5°F averageDecember: 20.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Silver Lake Brighton, 1 mile from the campground at 8,740 feet, station USC00427846 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 40 inches a year.

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 for 14 miles to the campground.

Nearest townSalt Lake City, Utah
Coordinates40.6142° N, 111.5886° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Late Cancellations
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
  • No-Shows
  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
  • Refunds
  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
  • Recreation.gov Billing Information

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Thaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx

    4 mi from the campground · 73 acres

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek State Piles Rx

    6 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Piles Rx

    6 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Parleys State Piles Rx

    9 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearPowderhorn Adventure Center ↗0.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗7.2 mi
RV sales & serviceParris RV ↗15.9 mi

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Explore

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Redman Campground — Site Previews — Summer 2025

Worth a stop

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 half a mile 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.

  • 0.5 mi
    Lake Solitude
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Twin Lakes
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Silver Lake Nature ↗
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Gwt Guardsman to Sunset Pass ↗
    5 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 1 mi
    Silver Fork
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 1 mi
    Alta-Brighton
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Twin Peaks Wilderness begins about 5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is set among a forest of shady spruce and pine trees. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show.

Recreation

Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on area trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins nearby. Fly-fishermen enjoy casting on Big Cottonwood Creek.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Redman Campground?

Sites at Redman Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Redman Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 28 Single Sites - $33.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 10 Double Sites - $67.00, Capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Redman Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Redman Campground?

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Redman Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Redman Campground have?

47 sites, including 39 standard sites without power and 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Redman Campground?

The longest site here provides 36 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Redman Campground?

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Redman Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. This campground is located Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is in the Salt Lake City Watershed.

Source: Fire nearby

Is Redman Campground good for stargazing?

Jordanelle State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 9.4 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

Is there cell service at Redman Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Redman Campground?

Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on area trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins nearby. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation