Currant Creek Reservoir
Closed

Currently closed for the season. The guard station typically operates during summer months. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov with a minimum 5-day advance booking, 2-night minimum on weekends, and 3-night minimum on holiday weekends.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

1:04 PM — October 10th, 4:15 AM

Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Currant Creek Guard Station is a historic Forest Service duplex cabin situated at 8,000 feet elevation adjacent to the scenic Currant Creek Reservoir in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The cabin is divided into two separate units, each with its own private entrance, fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, living area, bathroom with flush toilet and shower, and propane heating. Unit A has one bedroom with a queen bed, while Unit B offers two bedrooms with a queen and bunk beds. Each unit accommodates up to 8 guests. The facility also includes 4 full-hookup RV pads available for an additional fee. Guests must bring their own linens, dishes, and utensils. Note that water availability may be limited; guests should confirm current conditions and consider bringing water. The cabin is located in bear country, so proper food storage is required. The area offers excellent recreation opportunities including fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout on the reservoir, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. Numerous horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking trails traverse the surrounding landscape, including a scenic loop around the reservoir. Wildlife such as deer and elk are frequently spotted, and summer wildflowers blanket the area among aspen, fir, and lodgepole pine forests.

Directions

From Heber City, Utah, take Highway 40 east for 45 miles to the Currant Creek Junction. Turn off the highway and travel northwest approximately 17 miles to the facility. The road from the highway is paved for 10 miles and graded gravel for 7 miles. Stay on the most traveled road, keeping to the east side of Currant Creek and following it to the dam. At the dam, follow the road almost all the way around the reservoir to find the guard station near the southwest end of the lake. Check in with the camp host at Currant Creek Campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed No
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups Yes
Camp Store —
Price $172.6

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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Currant Creek Reservoir

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