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.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* 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, 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. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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.
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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