Curlew Campground

About

Curlew Campground is situated in Curlew National Grassland at 4,700 feet elevation, adjacent to Stone Reservoir. The surrounding area is an open desert environment dotted with sagebrush and very few trees, with mowed lawn areas within the campground. Natural shade is limited, though most individual sites have small picnic shelters. The grassland offers exceptional year-round birding with species including Sage Thrasher, Ferruginous Hawk, Mountain Bluebird, and Sharp-tailed grouse best viewed in March and April. Stone Reservoir provides fishing for rainbow trout, bass, perch, and crappie, along with swimming opportunities. The reservoir is closed to all motorized watercraft due to invasive species concerns. Mountain biking and OHV riding are permitted on designated trails. The campground features 14 individual campsites and one large group site accommodating up to 200 people. Site 14 is ADA accessible with a cement pad and paved parking spur. Amenities during peak season include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at each site. The group site includes picnic shelters and horseshoe pits. Horses are not permitted within the campground, though horseback riding is allowed on the surrounding open range.

Directions

From Interstate 84, take the Snowville, Utah exit northwest of Tremonton. Continue north on the paved highway for 6.5 miles. Turn left at the Curlew Campground sign, then go half a mile on a gravel road to the campground. From Holbrook, Idaho, travel 24 miles west of Malad, continue south for 7.5 miles, turn right and go almost 2 miles to the campground turnoff, then turn right on the gravel road for half a mile. The route is relatively easy for RVs.