Currant Creek

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $30.41 per night

Price range: $30.41–$59.02 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (104 reviews)

Season: May through October

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

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/currant-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Currant Creek Campground offers stunning reservoir views at 8,000 feet elevation with 78 spacious sites, clean flush toilets, and excellent recreation including fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, boating with on-site ramp, and hiking/biking trails around the reservoir.

Wildlife alert: Mule deer, coyotes, osprey, American goshawk, dusky grouse, and garter snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Currant Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Firewood is available for sale on-site. Road access involves several miles of washboard road; high-clearance vehicles recommended.

Skip Currant Creek if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You have dogs—thick brush throughout the campground.. You're visiting outside May-October season—campground is closed..

Best time to visit Currant Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lodgepole At Heber (Pleasant Grove, UT), Soldier Creek Vacation Cabin (Pleasant Grove, UT), Wolf Creek (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Currant Creek

Cell signal at Currant Creek (Pleasant Grove, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4.3 (104 reviews)From $30.41/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV55 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only.✕ You have dogs—thick brush throughout the campground.✕ You're visiting outside May-October season—campground is closed.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.

Firewood is available for sale on-site.

Road access involves several miles of washboard road; high-clearance vehicles recommended.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Mule deer, coyotes, osprey, American goshawk, dusky grouse, and garter snakes present in the area.

Location

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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

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Currant Creek cost per night?+
Currant Creek costs $30.41–$59.02 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Currant Creek open?+
Currant Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Currant Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Currant Creek?+
Currant Creek can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Currant Creek?+
Currant Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Currant Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Currant Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Currant Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Currant Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$30.41 /night★ 4.3 (104)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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