Lower Bowns

Fishlake National Forest, UT · ≈101.7 mi to Cedar City
Sites
5
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
101.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Small RVs and trailers
  • Boondocking enthusiasts
  • Seekers of remote solitude
  • Pull-through site users

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs or large RVs
  • Those needing cell service
  • RVers requiring electric hookups

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

4 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 65+ ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Cedar City, ~101.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District

Overview

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. 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. 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground