Bowery Creek
The campground is open for the 2026 season as of May 15. It operates through September. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; others are first-come-first-served. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Maximum stay is 16 days.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 9:47PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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
Bowery Creek Campground is a developed Forest Service facility on the shore of Fish Lake in central Utah's Fishlake National Forest. Situated at 9,000 feet elevation on a sagebrush-covered hillside dotted with aspen and cottonwood, the campground provides sweeping views across Fish Lake, Utah's largest natural mountain lake at 2,500 acres. The campground offers a mix of single-family standard nonelectric sites and six group sites accommodating 20-30 people each. All roads and parking spurs are paved. Facilities include flush toilets and potable drinking water, though campers must pack out all trash. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station on site. Fish Lake is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout, with rainbow trout and splake also available. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail departs directly from the campground, climbing through meadows and dense forests to 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. Boating, swimming, and scuba diving are popular. Johnson Valley Reservoir just north offers additional fishing opportunities.
Directions
From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast 9.5 miles to the campground. Alternatively, from Richfield travel 42.3 miles east via UT-118 N, UT-119 E, UT-24 E, and UT-25 N.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 150ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 150ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| highcountryrec@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 896-1020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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