U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Sandy, UT

Tanners Flat

Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Utah. The canyon offers many hiking and biking opportunities.

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups13
Group tent areas4
group walk to3
Tent-only2
Host/management26
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 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
AMPHAFAmphitheaterGroup Walk ToPavedFull30 / 6Yes
AMPHEVAmphitheaterGroup Walk ToPavedFull30 / 6Yes
AMPHMOAmphitheaterGroup Walk ToPavedFull30 / 6Yes
021UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
023UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
024UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 1YesYes
025UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
026UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
027UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
028UPPRStandardBack-inPavedFull8 / 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 1:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.

Campground map of Tanners Flat
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 length43 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 29 Single Sites - $33.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 3 Double Sites - $67.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicle. 2 Single Glamping Sites - $119.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle.
AccessibilitySites AMPHAF, AMPHEV, AMPHMO, 001 and 16 more are listed accessible

The campground contains 31 single sites, three double sites, four overnight group sites and an amphitheater. The family and overnight group sites have picnic tables and campfire rings. The group overnight sites also have grills and serving tables. The amphitheater has benches and a presentation area, but does not have tables or a fire ring. The amphitheater is available in four hour blocks (8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm). Flush and vault toilets are provided, as is drinking water. A volleyball court is available but campers must bring their own net and ball. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

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 Little 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 Tanners Flat20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.37 inches of precipitation, 74.7 inches of snowFebruary: 5.40 inches of precipitation, 81.2 inches of snowMarch: 6.17 inches of precipitation, 71.4 inches of snowApril: 4.78 inches of precipitation, 50.0 inches of snowMay: 3.47 inches of precipitation, 15.9 inches of snowJune: 1.96 inches of precipitation, 4.4 inches of snowJuly: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.07 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.58 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowOctober: 3.50 inches of precipitation, 24.4 inches of snowNovember: 4.17 inches of precipitation, 53.9 inches of snowDecember: 5.13 inches of precipitation, 79.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.9°F averageFebruary: 23.0°F averageMarch: 28.5°F averageApril: 33.6°F averageMay: 43.0°F averageJune: 53.3°F averageJuly: 61.6°F averageAugust: 60.2°F averageSeptember: 51.7°F averageOctober: 40.3°F averageNovember: 29.1°F averageDecember: 22.3°F average0 in20 in40 in60 in80 in100 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Alta, 3 miles from the campground at 8,710 feet, station USC00420072 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 458 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-215, take the 6200 South exit and travel a mile east to Wasatch Blvd. Take Wasatch Blvd 3 miles south to junction with Little Cottonwood Canyon/Highway 210. Take a left at the junction and travel up Little Cottonwood Canyon for 4.1 miles to the campground.

Nearest townSandy, Utah
Coordinates40.5725° N, 111.6983° 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
    Pepperwood Rx

    6 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek State Piles Rx

    8 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Piles Rx

    8 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Corner Canyon 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 gearThe Gear Room ↗6.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗10.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗11 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Tanners Flat Campground UTAH Camping Review

Worth a stop

Little Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, unique geology, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well. Snowbird Resort is a few miles up-canyon, offering scenic tram rides, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, groceries, an Alpine Slide, zip line rides, concerts and various festivals. Albion Basin, part of Alta Ski Resort just a few miles further up-canyon, hosts the Wasatch Wildflower Festival annually in late July/early August, complete with guided nature walks. Numerous hiking trails can be found in Albion Basin, including the 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Cecret Lake.

  • 0.6 mi
    Red Pine
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    White Pine ↗
    5.4 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    White Pine - Snowbird Link
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 1.3 mi
    Maybird Gulch
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.5 mi
    Lisa Falls
    0.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.5 mi
    Little Cottonwood Creek
    2.7 mi trail · hiking, bike

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 under a tenth of a mile 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 pine, aspen, oak and maple trees. Vivid summer wildflowers are abundant, and autumn leaves put on quite a show. Little Cottonwood Creek runs along the edge of the campground.

Recreation

Hiking and mountain biking trailheads can be found throughout the canyon. Hikers enjoy Red Pine Lake, White Pine Lake and Maybird Gulch, all beautiful hikes leading to alpine lakes. Mountain bikers enjoy the Cottonwood Creek Trail and Albion Meadows Trail. Little Cottonwood Creek offers good trout fishing and is a favorite among local fly-fishermen.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Tanners Flat?

Sites at Tanners Flat 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 Tanners Flat?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 29 Single Sites - $33.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 3 Double Sites - $67.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Tanners Flat?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Tanners Flat?

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 Tanners Flat open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Tanners Flat have?

48 sites, including 13 standard sites without power, 4 group tent areas, 3 group walk to, and 2 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Tanners Flat?

The longest site here provides 43 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

Can I have a campfire at Tanners Flat?

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 Little Cottonwood Canyon, which is in the Salt Lake City Watershed.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Tanners Flat?

Sites AMPHAF, AMPHEV, AMPHMO, and 001 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 20 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Tanners Flat?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, 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 Tanners Flat?

Hiking and mountain biking trailheads can be found throughout the canyon. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Tanners Flat?

Sandy, Utah. Little Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, unique geology, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams.

Source: Getting there