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Bowery Creek Campground

Fishlake National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, Bowery Creek Campground is a campground in Fishlake National Forest, Utah with 16 campsites. Bowery Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Bowery Creek Campground is located at 38.5658° N, 111.6850° W.

people allowed on 9 of 16 sites: 10
people allowed on each of the 4 largest sites: 30

Bowery Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Bowery Creek Campground

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Standard 9
Group 7

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, climbing, photography.

All sites at Bowery Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
035	DOUBLE	Group	20
036	DOUBLE	Group	20
043	DOUBLE	Group	20
009	SING	Standard	10
010	SING	Standard	10
011	SING	Standard	10
015	SING	Standard	10
016	SING	Standard	10
025	SING	Standard	10
026	SING	Standard	10
027	SING	Standard	10
028	SING	Standard	10
8	TRIPLE	Group	30
14	TRIPLE	Group	30
23	TRIPLE	Group	30
1	Triple Site	Group	30

About Bowery Creek Campground

Overview

Bowery Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

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Recreation

Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities.

The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins in the campground. It 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. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.

Facilities

The campground contains six group sites: three can accommodate up to 30 people each, the other three up to 20 people each. A group day-use picnic site for up to 100 people is located on-site. Several single-family sites are available as well. Most sites have lake views.

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. The lake is just a short walk below the site and across the road.

Three resorts are located in the Fish Lake Basin, offering camping and fishing supplies, RV parks with hookups, cabin and boat rentals, marinas, gas, restaurants, groceries, laundry facilities and showers. The resorts are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet on a sagebrush-covered hillside above the valley floor, offering sweeping views of Fish Lake. Aspen and cottonwood trees forest the site.

Nearby Attractions

Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.

Rules and notices at Bowery Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Bowery Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This is NOT Bowery Haven Resorts Campground. This is a Forest Service campground named Bowery Creek located adjacent to the resort.

This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations, be prepared for inclement weather.

Street legal and non-street legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only.

There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at the campground.

This is a 'pack it in-pack it out' facility. Please bring your own garbage bags. Dumpsters are available within Fishlake Basin.

Camping is limited to 16 days.

Any vehicles or trailers that can not fit in the designated site must be relocated to another site purchased at full site price. Check area map for available free parking.

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited : this includes BB guns, slingshots, paintball guns etc. Take these activities outside of the campground please.

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Bowery Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bowery Creek Campground?

Bowery Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 16 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Bowery Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Bowery Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Bowery Creek Campground have?

Bowery Creek Campground has 16 campsites.