Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut)

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $172.6 per night

Price range: $172.6–$316 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Currant Creek Guard Station complex can host up to 32 people .

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing

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

This duplex cabin sits at 8,000 feet adjacent to beautiful Currant Creek Reservoir with excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, plus abundant recreation including boating, hiking, and horseback riding trails.

Wildlife alert: Mule deer, coyotes, osprey, and American goshawk are present in the area. Wandering and western terrestrial garter snakes also documented.

Insider tips for Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Reservoir loop hiking and biking trails available on-site Camp host on-site for assistance

Skip Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're planning a visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You need multiple campsites — only 1 site total.

Best time to visit Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut): May-October — Official operating season as verified in campground data.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut)

Cell signal at Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) (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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Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut)

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $172.6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. Currant Creek Guard Station complex can host up to 32 people .

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsFlush toilets
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
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✕ You're planning a visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You need multiple campsites — only 1 site total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Reservoir loop hiking and biking trails available on-site

Camp host on-site for assistance

Best: May-October

Official operating season as verified in campground data

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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, and American goshawk are present in the area. Wandering and western terrestrial garter snakes also documented.

Location

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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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. 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

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Guard Station (Ut) cost per night?+
Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) costs $172.6–$316 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) open?+
Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut)?+
Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut)?+
Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) 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 Guard Station (Ut)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) open, and what are check-in times?+
Currant Creek Guard Station (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Utah Recreation CompanyUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$172.6 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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