Can you reserve a site at Lower Bowns?

Yes, Lower Bowns is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Lower Bowns?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Lower Bowns?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Bowns.

Are campfires allowed at Lower Bowns?

Campfires are allowed at Lower Bowns. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lower Bowns, Utah — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lower Bowns Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain on the shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

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Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, hunting and riding the Rosebud ATV Trail. Lower Bowns Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.

Facilities

This campground contains three accessible sites: one group site can accommodate up to 50 people, and two single sites can each accommodate up to 10 people.

Vault toilets are provided, and roads and parking spurs throughout the site are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is sparsely forested with pinyon pines and juniper, which offer only limited shade. Boulder Mountain lies to the west of the site, and Capitol Reef National Park's Waterpocket Fold and the Henry Mountains lie to the east.

Nearby Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park is just 45 minutes from the campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites and breathtaking scenery.

Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

The facts

Season: April – Until the snow closes the road. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
5 bookable sites
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: LOWER BOWNS

Site types

4 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.

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5 campsites at Lower Bowns

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	LOWER BOWNS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
002	LOWER BOWNS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	10	♿ 🐾
003	LOWER BOWNS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
004	LOWER BOWNS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	♿ 🐾
GP	LOWER BOWNS	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	99 ft	50	♿

Getting there

From Torrey, Utah, take Highway 24 approximately one mile east to the junction with Highway 12. Turn right and travel 16 miles to Forest Road 186. Take FR 186 5 miles to the campground.

38.10637, -111.27684 · 38°6'22.9"N 111°16'36.6"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Precip in	2.3	2.3	2.3	1.6	1.7	0.6	1.8	2.5	2.4	2.1	1.3	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lower Bowns

Can you reserve a site at Lower Bowns?: Yes, Lower Bowns is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lower Bowns have?: 5 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Lower Bowns?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lower Bowns?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Bowns.
Does Lower Bowns have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Lower Bowns?: Campfires are allowed at Lower Bowns. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Lower Bowns also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lower Bowns's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: highcountryrec@gmail.com Phone: 435-979-6868

Restrictions:

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. Pets are required to be on a leash. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am Mountain Time. OHVs are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress only, they are not allow to be operated for any other reason within the boundary of the campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lower Bowns

Rosebud ATV 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Singletree 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Capitol Reef Group Campground 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fruita Campground 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aquarius Ranger Station 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Pleasant Creek Campground 3.3 mi · Facility
Green Lake 7.3 mi · Facility
Deer Creek Lake 7.5 mi · Facility
Chriss Lake 8.8 mi · Facility
Fish Creek Cove 11.3 mi · Facility
Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground 12.5 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Lower Bowns