Golden Currant Campground
Golden Currant Campground is the perfect place to go if you want to picnic, bank fish or tent camp. There is a parking area, vault toilet, four overnight tent camping sites, a short pedestrian trail, fire rings and picnic tables. There is no water available at this campground. Please, overnight use is restricted to tent camping only.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | Fee: $10 per night for overnight camping. No fee for day use. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Alcova, go east 7.4 miles on Highway 220 and turn left onto County Road 316. Travel for 2.7 miles on County Road 316 to the turnoff on the right, then right to the area.
| Nearest town | Casper, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 42.6646° N, 106.6323° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireChalk Mountain
21 mi from the campground · 124 acres · 91% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 22.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Golden Currant Campground?
No. Golden Currant Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Golden Currant Campground?
Nothing. Golden Currant Campground is listed as free. Fee: $10 per night for overnight camping.
Is there cell service at Golden Currant Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Golden Currant Campground?
Casper, Wyoming.
Source: Getting there
What if Golden Currant Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chalk Bluffs Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), Buffaloberry Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), and Pete's Draw Campground (6.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby