Lower Bowns
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceThe 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. View Lower Bowns Campground Map 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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 5
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER BOWNS | 001 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER BOWNS | 002 | standard nonelectric | 48 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER BOWNS | 003 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER BOWNS | 004 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
| LOWER BOWNS | GP | group standard nonelectric | 99 ft | — | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in UT-02. This member’s public-lands record →