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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.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 5:13PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

5:13 PM — 9:00 PM

* 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, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Fishlake National Forest

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.

Fishlake National Forest

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

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

Availability

Photos

Lower Bowns Campground Map

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