Bowns Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Standard operating season is May - October but can be seasonally dependent.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 17.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.6068, -114.8819
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units. Camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to motorcycles.
From the USFS.
Is Bowns Campground free?
No. Bowns Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Bowns Campground?
From Fairfield, go north 18 miles on Forest Road #094 and west approximately 6 miles on Forest Road #227.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
