Ledgemere Picnic Area

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ReservableAccess

14Sites

18 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

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The sites · 14

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
LEDGEMERE	1	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	10	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	11	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	12	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	13	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	14	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	2	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	3	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	4	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	5	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	6	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	7	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	8	picnic	18 ft	N/A
LEDGEMERE	9	picnic	18 ft	N/A

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay Day Use -$10.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 Big Cottonwood Canyon Season Day Use Pass - $95.00 * *This pass will includes entrance to Mueller Park and Big Cottonwood Canyon day-use areas (Strom Mtn., Dogwood, Birches, Ledgemere). Pass does not include access to group sites, amphitheaters, or glamping sites.

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Your representative

This campground sits in UT-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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