Birches Picnic Area
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Birches Picnic Area is 15 miles from Salt Lake City up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Vistors 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 Birches has 6 picnic sites, all with picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. Pathways within the area are paved. Natural Features Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 6
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birches | 01 | picnic | 18 ft | N/A | |
| Birches | 02 | picnic | 18 ft | N/A | |
| Birches | 03 | picnic | 18 ft | N/A | |
| Birches | 04 | picnic | 18 ft | N/A | |
| Birches | 05 | picnic | 18 ft | N/A | |
| Birches | 06 | picnic | 18 ft | N/A |
Booking
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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This campground sits in UT-03. This member’s public-lands record →