Lower Bowns
Open for the season. Two sites are first-come-first-served; remaining sites are reservable via Recreation.gov. No potable water available. Pack out all trash. Camping limited to 16 days.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 2:06PM MDT until August 31 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 206 PM MDT, The river gauge on the Escalante River at Escalante indicated a flood wave near 760 cfs will be surging down the Escalante River. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...National Park Service reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of the Escalante River. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... The Escalante River from near the town of Escalante to the terminus at Lake Powell.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 2:04PM MDT until August 31 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 204 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across slot canyons along Hole in the Rock Road, including Harris Wash, Zebra, and Egypt 1, 2, and 3 Canyons. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks, streams and rivers in the area. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Harris Wash, Zebra and Egypt 1, 2 and 3.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 1:48PM MDT until August 31 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Garfield County in southern Utah... * Until 445 PM MDT. * At 148 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Pine Creek Box Canyon, likely resulting in water moving downstream through Upper Escalante River Canyon. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen on top of heavy rain that fell earlier today. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pine Creek Box Canyon and Upper Escalante River Canyon.
About
Lower Bowns Campground is a small lakeside campground located on the east side of Boulder Mountain within the Fremont River Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest. Situated at 7,000 feet elevation on the shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir, the campground offers direct access to excellent fishing for rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout. The reservoir allows non-motorized watercraft including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and float tubes. The campground has five sites total: one group site accommodating up to 50 people with pull-through access, and four single sites each accommodating up to 10 people. The landscape is sparsely vegetated with pinyon pine and juniper, providing only limited shade. Gravel roads and parking spurs serve all sites. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on-site and all trash must be packed out. Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 45 minutes away, and the campground provides access to Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway known for its stunning red rock canyons. OHVs are permitted within the campground for access only, and the Rosebud ATV Trail is nearby for off-highway recreation.
Directions
From Torrey, Utah, head east on UT-24 for approximately 1 mile. Turn right (south) onto UT-12 for 17.1 miles. Turn left (east) on Forest Road 168 for 3.1 miles. The campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (877) 444-6777 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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