Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Vehicle Length
- 35
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 10
- Driveway Surface
- Paved
CampsiteGROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable♿ Accessible
Site GRP1 — Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Spruces - Big Cottonwood · Utah · Loop GRUP - OVERNIGHT
Campsite GRP1 at Spruces - Big Cottonwood in Utah. GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 50 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
40.64123, -111.63815
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Weather at Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
70°/51°
🌬 12mph
↑ 7:24 AM ↓ 7:06 PM
Sat
Overcast
71°/55°
🌬 8mph
↑ 7:25 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Sun
Overcast
73°/53°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:26 AM ↓ 7:03 PM
Mon
Overcast
71°/56°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:27 AM ↓ 7:01 PM
Tue
Overcast
70°/54°
💧 3%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:28 AM ↓ 7:00 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 6)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 50
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Group
Site Features
- Shade
- Full
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site GRP1 Compares
- One of 110 sites at Spruces - Big Cottonwood — 3 of them in the GRUP - OVERNIGHT loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 35 ft — longer than 90% of sites here.
- ADA accessible — one of only 12 accessible sites at this campground.
Other sites in the GRUP - OVERNIGHT loop
Photos from Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TentRVTrailer
Booking Tips for Site GRP1
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 3:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps