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.
Need to Know
Camping fees include access to the Boat-Launch facility, Day-Use area, and the dump station
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
- There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
This campground has first-come, first-served sites.
Caution: bears frequent the area; be aware and keep all food items in closed containers.
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground.
Dogs must always be restrained, or on a leash. No more than two dogs per campsite.
Campers without horses can reserve sites on the horse loops.
Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. No generators after 10:00 PM.
A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground.
- Bring cash or checks for onsite payments. We don't have the ability to take credit cards.
- If you booked this site at a discounted rate and did not use either a Senior or an Access pass to obtain that discount, you will be asked to pay the difference in cash or check when you arrive. Only Senior or Access Passes will be discounted at this location.
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
For more information, please call Heber Ranger District at 435-654-0470 or call Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100
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To reserve a campsite 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 near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Please note: Utah Recreation Company 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 his or her 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 C4, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D5, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C22, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C11, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D16, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C29, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C32, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D19, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D3, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D4, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C2, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B2, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site D7, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D21, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C33, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B4, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site A8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D6, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C9, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A9, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C23, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D17, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C14, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C26, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C6, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D20, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D12, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C8, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A3, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C31, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C20, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A6, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A2, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site C7, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D1, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D8, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D9, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B3, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site C1, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C25, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C12, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C19, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C16, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C5, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B1, Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site C28, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C24, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C18, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C10, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D10, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D13, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C21, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C17, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C3, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A1, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D15, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D18, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C15, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C27, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A5, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D2, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D14, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A7, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D11, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C30, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
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