Mueller Park Group Picnic

Campground · Utah · 54 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Wasatch National Forest (NF) · Open Access

54
Bookable sites
18 ft
Max rig length
up to 100
People per site
15
Accessible sites
5,458 ft
Elevation
MUELLER PARK
Photo: Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Overview

Mueller Park Group Picnic Area is located just 5 miles from Bountiful, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy relaxing in the shade along Mill Creek and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Mueller Canyon offers excellent trail opportunities. Hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding are allowed here. Mueller Park Trail is 13 miles long, gradually climbing into the Wasatch foothills through dense forests before passing Elephant Rock and ending at Rudy's Flat.

Kenney Creek Trail is nearby and can be used to access the Great Western Trail. North Park Trail connects with Grandview Peak Trail and Cottonwood Gulch.

Facilities

This group area contains 18 day-use picnic sites, accommodating groups as small as 16 people and as large as 100. All sites have tables, campfire rings and grills.

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads, parking spurs and walking paths within the site are paved. A volleyball court is on-site.  

Natural Features

Shady maple, aspen, cottonwood, willow, pine and fir trees surround this beautiful site, offering a cool retreat from the city below. Mill Creek tumbles through the site. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and autumn leaves put on quite a show.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Charges & 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 date.
  • 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

  • Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

  • Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

The facts

  • 54 bookable sites
  • 54 sites for day use only
  • 15 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 18 ft
  • Up to 100 people per site
  • Loops: MUEL

Site types

  • 36 Picnic
  • 18 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

54 campsites at Mueller Park Group Picnic

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
10AFTMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft30♿ 🐾
10EVEMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft30♿ 🐾
10MORNMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft30♿ 🐾
12AFTMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft16♿ 🐾
12EVEMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft16♿ 🐾
12MORNMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft16♿ 🐾
13AFTMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft60 🐾
13EVEMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft60 🐾
13MORNMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft60 🐾
14AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
14EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
14MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
15AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
15EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
15MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
16AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
16EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
16MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
17AFTMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft60♿ 🐾
17EVEMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft60♿ 🐾
17MORNMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft60♿ 🐾
18AFTMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft30♿ 🐾
18EVEMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft30♿ 🐾
18MORNMUELGroup Picnic AreaBack InPaved18 ft30♿ 🐾
19AFTMUELGroup Picnic Area—Paved18 ft100♿ 🐾
19EVEMUELGroup Picnic Area—Paved18 ft100♿ 🐾
19MORNMUELGroup Picnic Area—Paved18 ft100♿ 🐾
1AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
1EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
1MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
2AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
2EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
2MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
3AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
3EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
3MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
4AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
4EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
4MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
5AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
5EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
5MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
6AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
6EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
6MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
7AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
7EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
7MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
8AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
8EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
8MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
9AFTMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
9EVEMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾
9MORNMUELPicnicBack InPaved18 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From I-15, take the Woods Cross exit. Go a half-mile east on 2600 South, 0.9 miles north on Orchard Drive, a mile east on 1800 South, then 2 miles to the park entrance. The group picnic area is 100 yards east of the locked gate at the east end of park.

40.86278, -111.83083 · 40°51'46.0"N 111°49'51.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F364151576778878474604636
Low °F232734394857666555433123
Precip in2.92.63.23.73.01.40.71.01.62.22.52.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 36 Single Day Use Sites - $15.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle  Day Use Group Site #12 - $28.00, capacity - 16 people for a 4-hour block + 3 vehicles Day Use Group Site #10, #18 - $48.00, capacity - 30 people for 4-hour block + 5 vehicles Day Use Group Sites #13, #17 - $69.00, capacity - 60 people for a 4-hour block + 8 vehicles Day Use Group Sites #19 - $209.00, capacity - 100 people for a 4-hour block + 20 vehicles Season Day Use Pass - $95.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) Big Cottonwood Canyon Season Day Use Pass - $95.00* *This pass 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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Mueller Park Group Picnic

Can you reserve a site at Mueller Park Group Picnic?
Yes, Mueller Park Group Picnic is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mueller Park Group Picnic have?
54 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Mueller Park Group Picnic?
18 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Mueller Park Group Picnic?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mueller Park Group Picnic.
Does Mueller Park Group Picnic have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Mueller Park Group Picnic?
Campfires are allowed at Mueller Park Group Picnic. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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