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Lower Bowns Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
38.1054, -111.2767
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.1054° N · 111.2767° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

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.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Lower Bowns Campground free?

No. Lower Bowns Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Lower Bowns Campground?

The Lower Bowns Campground is 21.9 miles southeast of Torrey, Utah. Head east on UT-24 (main Street) for approximately 1 mile. Turn right (south) onto UT-12 for 17.1 miles. Turn left (east) on FR 168 for 3.1 miles. The campground will be on the left .

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What are the rules at Lower Bowns Campground?

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. ATVs are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress only, they are not allow to be operated for any other reason w 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. 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

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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