Travel tips

How can a vehicle start a wildfire if there is no open flame? Only you can prevent roadside fires! Roughly 85% of wildfires in the U.S. are human-caused, and many of those start from a vehicle. While not extremely common, the Cottonwood Canyons have experienced wildfires that began with a vehicle spark – all preventable. Follow these tips to keep

Visitors to Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon should be aware of Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) fee areas that took effect June 1, 2026.   These fees apply within designated areas managed by the U.S. Forest Service and help fund recreation facilities, trail maintenance, visitor services, and other improvements. Parking within an REA fee area requires a valid day-use pass