Currant Creek Guard Station
This duplex cabin is adjacent to the beautiful Currant Creek Reservoir at an elevation of 8,000 feet. A wide variety of recreational activities awaits, including boating, fishing and hiking.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗



Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currant Creek Guard Station | Gravel | 7 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
The site record lists 7 people. The campground description says up to 32 people.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Entire Facility- $316.00 |
- Currant Creek Guard Station complex can host up to 32 people.
- The cabin, which is divided into two separate units, each with its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and gathering area, can host up to 16 people.
- Sleeping: Each unit sleeps up to 8 people. Altogether there are 3 bedrooms with a mix of queen beds and bunk beds.
- Unit A: 1 bedroom with a queen bed.
- Unit B: 2 bedrooms, 1 with a queen bed, and 1 with 2 sets of bunk beds.
- Amenities: Both units have running water, flush toilets, showers, propane heat, and fully equipped kitchens with modern appliances and cookware. Guests need to bring their own linens, dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses. Utilities are included.
- Gathering areas: Each unit has a living space with sofas and chairs.
- Extra RV parking: There are 4 full hook-up RV pads available for an additional fee, payable on-site (check availability with the host at 385-273-1100 ).
- Restrictions: No pets are allowed. The garage is not open to the public.
- Check-in: Guests must check in with the hosts at Currant Creek Campground, who will escort them to the cabin.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Heber City, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.3351° N, 111.0694° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The garage is not open to the public.
Charges and 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
- 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
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
9 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
21 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedSpring Dell Rx
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedThaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx
33 mi from the campground · 73 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 21.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 44.9 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miCurrant Creek1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miCoal Mine Hollow3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miTrout Creek Snomo Marked ↗16.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.1 miCo-Op Creek4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miSleepy Hollow3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest begins about 13.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 13.5 miUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
There are aspen, fir and lodgepole pine trees, and summer wildflowers are plentiful. Deer and elk frequent the site, and there are scenic views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.
Recreation
Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing is a popular activity on the reservoir, as is canoeing, kayaking and boating. Numerous horseback riding, hiking and biking trails crisscross the area, including a nice loop around the reservoir.
Nearby
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Currant Creek Guard Station?
Sites at Currant Creek Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Currant Creek Guard Station?
Entire Facility- $316.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Currant Creek Guard Station?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Currant Creek Guard Station?
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.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Currant Creek Guard Station have?
3 sites, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Currant Creek Guard Station?
Amenities: Both units have running water, flush toilets, showers, propane heat, and fully equipped kitchens with modern appliances and cookware. Guests need to bring their own linens, dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Currant Creek Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Currant Creek Guard Station?
Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing is a popular activity on the reservoir, as is canoeing, kayaking and boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Currant Creek Guard Station?
Heber City, Utah. Race Track Creek Trailhead is just outside the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Currant Creek Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Currant Creek (0.4 mi), Lodgepole At Heber (10.2 mi), and Wolf Creek (10.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby





