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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 11:27AM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell and Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains. * WINDS...West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon and evening increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds will decrease in the overnight period. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the 6 to 10 percent range this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon across lower elevations, and 8 to 14 percent above 8000 feet. Poor overnight recovery remaining below 30 percent tonight. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
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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