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Lower Bowns Campground

Fishlake National Forest, Utah

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As of September 2026, Lower Bowns Campground is a campground in Fishlake National Forest, Utah with 3 campsites. Lower Bowns Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lower Bowns Campground is located at 38.1064° N, 111.2768° W.

people allowed on 2 of 3 sites: 10
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Lower Bowns Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Lower Bowns Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Lower Bowns Campground

23GP

Standard 2
Group 1
Accessible 3

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

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

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

All sites at Lower Bowns Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LOWER BOWNS loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Access
002	Standard	10	Accessible
003	Standard	10	Accessible
GP	Group	50	Accessible

About Lower Bowns Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Lower Bowns Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Lower Bowns Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Visitors must bring their own drinking water.

This is a ‘pack it in-pack it out’ facility. No garbage services are available. Please bring your own garbage bags.

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

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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Lower Bowns Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lower Bowns Campground?

Lower Bowns Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lower Bowns Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lower Bowns 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 Lower Bowns Campground have?

Lower Bowns Campground has 3 campsites.