Currant Creek
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Currant Creek Campground sits next to Currant Creek Reservoir at an elevation of 8,000 feet. A wide variety of recreational activities awaits, including boating, fishing and hiking.
This large campground provides group, equestrian, and single and double-family sites. A day-use area is on the lake shore and offers an accessible fishing dock and fish cleaning station. A small store is located at the campground entrance, with camping and fishing supplies, firewood, ice and limited food items.
Campsites contain picnic tables, campfire rings, grills and cement site pads. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in June 2025
Need to Know
Camping fees includ Boat-Launch, Day-Use, and the dump station
This Campground is in Bear Country
Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife
-Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment
Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
-Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times
-Clean up dog feces immediately
-Limit two dogs per site
Do not allow dogs to
-Threaten, or attack people/animals
-Interfere with people, vehicles, or property
-Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules
Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm
Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm
Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site
Max occupancy is 8 people per single site
Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date
Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Leave No Trace
-Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box
-Remove all personal property and trash when leaving
-Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO
-Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring trash bags
Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed
No boisterous behavior. Keep noise at a reasonable level
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet
Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Hooking up to spigots or to the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited
Reservations/First Come First Served (FF) sites
For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance
You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in
A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy
The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in
Availability cannot be predicted
Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability
Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly
To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)
Firewood -$9
If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions
Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee
No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund
If a guest does not arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee
For more information on visiting Bear Country visit
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For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
For more info, call Heber Ranger District at 435-654-0470 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100
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To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here
Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party
Natural Features
The campground is situated on a hillside above the reservoir, among stands of aspen, fir and lodgepole pine trees, which offer partial shade. Summer wildflowers are plentiful. Deer and elk frequent the site, and nearly every campsite has scenic views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Race Track Creek Trailhead is just outside the campground. Coal Mine Hollow is just around the lake. Both offer off-road vehicle trail opportunities, hiking and fishing.
Recreation
Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing is a popular activity on the reservoir, as is canoeing, kayaking and boating. A boat ramp is located on-site.
Numerous horseback riding, hiking and biking trails crisscross the area, including a nice loop around the reservoir. Currant Creek Trail begins in D Loop of the campground.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Physical Address
Wasatch Cache National Forest FR145 Heber City UT 84032
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: HEBER RANGER DISTRICT 435-654-0470 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Heber City, Utah, take Highway 40 east for 45 miles to the Currant Creek Junction. Turn off the highway and travel in a northwest direction approximately 17 miles to the campground. The road from the highway is paved for 10 miles and graded gravel for 7 miles.
Stay on the most traveled road. When there are Y's in the road, stay on the road on the east side of Currant Creek, following the Creek to the dam. When you get to the dam, follow the road almost all the way around the reservoir, and you will find the campground near the southwest end of the lake, a short distance from the dam.
Alternate Route:
Take US Highway 40 from Heber City and travel approximately 22 miles southeast to FS Road 082 (Coop Creek Road). There is a Coop Creek sign on the north side of Highway 40. Turn north (left) at the sign and travel approximately 8 miles north. At that point there is another sign for Currant Creek Campground. Turn right at the sign and travel approximately 6 more miles east and south to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C4, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D19, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C10, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D6, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B3, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C5, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C2, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C33, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C7, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C15, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D11, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A6, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D18, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C17, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C29, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D1, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A7, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C32, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C8, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D15, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C30, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C16, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A5, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D16, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C6, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C31, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C19, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D5, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D13, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C3, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B2, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site B1, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site D10, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C27, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D4, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C9, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C21, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A9, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D17, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C20, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D2, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D14, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D21, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B4, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site A21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site C1, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C12, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D8, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C22, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D7, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A3, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C11, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D3, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C24, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D12, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A1, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A2, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D9, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C28, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C18, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C23, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C26, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D20, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C14, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
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