Utah / Sevier County / Fishlake National Forest

Bowery Creek

Closed — Closed for winter. Reopens Spring 2026, typically operating May through September.

About

Bowery Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Situated at 9,000 feet elevation on a sagebrush-covered hillside, the campground offers sweeping views of Fish Lake, Utah's largest natural mountain lake covering 2,500 acres. Most of the 43 campsites provide lake views, with the lake just a short walk below the campground across the road. Aspen and cottonwood trees provide shade throughout the area. Fish Lake is famous for its trophy Mackinaw lake trout weighing 20-40 pounds, along with rainbow trout, splake, perch, and Kokanee salmon. The lake supports boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, scuba diving, and wildlife viewing. Roads and parking spurs are paved throughout the campground. The campground serves as the trailhead for the 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail, which leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine, and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake, rewarding hikers with stunning views after climbing 900 feet in elevation. Johnson Valley Reservoir lies just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.

Directions

From Richfield, Utah, head east on UT-118 N for 0.8 miles, continue straight onto UT-119 E for 8.8 miles, turn right onto UT-24 E for 23.1 miles, then turn left onto UT-25 N for approximately 9.6 miles. The campground has two entrances on the north side of the road. From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, take Highway 25 northeast 9.5 miles to the campground.

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