A gray 4x4 Sprinter with a roof rack on a two-track through a wildflower meadow, cloud sitting on the mountains behind.

Forest Service cabin or lookout

Currant Creek Guard Station

Forest Service cabin or lookout in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Wasatch County, Utah. About 8,000 feet. 13 miles from Independence.

Managed by
Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Elevation
About 8,000 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
1 1 cabin electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Recreation

Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing is a popular activity on the reservoir, as is canoeing, kayaking and boating. Numerous horseback riding, hiking and biking trails crisscross the area, including a nice loop around the reservoir.

Facilities

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

The cabin , which is divided into two separate units , each with its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and gathering area, can host up to 16 people .

Sleeping: Each unit sleeps up to 8 people. Altogether there are 3 bedrooms with a mix of queen beds and bunk beds.

Unit A: 1 bedroom with a queen bed.

Unit B: 2 bedrooms, 1 with a queen bed, and 1 with 2 sets of bunk beds.

Amenities: Both units have running water, flush toilets, showers, propane heat, and fully equipped kitchens with modern appliances and cookware. Guests need to bring their own linens, dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses . Utilities are included.

Gathering areas: Each unit has a living space with sofas and chairs.

Extra RV parking: There are 4 full hook-up RV pads available for an additional fee, payable on-site (check availability with the host at 385-273-1100 ).

Restrictions: No pets are allowed. The garage is not open to the public.

Check-in: Guests must check in with the hosts at Currant Creek Campground , who will escort them to the cabin.

Natural Features

There are aspen, fir and lodgepole pine trees, and summer wildflowers are plentiful. Deer and elk frequent the site, and there are scenic views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.

Nearby Attractions

Race Track Creek Trailhead is just outside the campground. Coal Mine Hollow is just around the lake. Both offer off-road vehicle trail opportunities, hiking and fishing.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • biking
  • boating
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • horseback riding
  • wildlife viewing

The land around Currant Creek Guard Station

The ringed pin is this cabin or lookout; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Interactive map. Drag to pan, scroll or pinch to zoom, and select any point to see which agency manages the land. Arrow keys pan and the plus and minus keys zoom when the map has focus. A list of every state with its share of federal land is on the Explore page.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated August 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.