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.
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…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-26-01
Fishlake National Forest Order Number 0408-26-01 establishes annual seasonal road closures on specific Forest Development Roads within the Richfield Ranger District from January 1 to May 15 to prevent resource damage during wet conditions. Restricted vehicles include all types except over-snow…
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.govhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/fishlake Monroe Canyon Fire Closure UpdateSevier and Piute Counties, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025— Several roads and trails located…
16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
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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