Lower Bowns
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.
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.
Need to Know
Street Legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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138 South Main St. Loa UT 84747
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop LOWER BOWNS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GP, Loop LOWER BOWNS, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop LOWER BOWNS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop LOWER BOWNS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LOWER BOWNS, Type Standard Nonelectric
