Lower Bowns
Fishlake National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Loa, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$75 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Lower Bowns Campground offers beautiful reservoir views at 7,000 feet elevation with excellent fishing for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout, plus popular activities like boating, hiking, and biking on nearby trails including the Rosebud ATV Trail.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Coyote, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Red Crossbill, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Common Raven, and Common Sagebrush Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lower Bowns: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites Bring your own toilet paper, soap, water, and hand drying supplies for vault toilets Dispersed camping available on beach area across from the pay campground
Skip Lower Bowns if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You have a large trailer — access road is steep dirt/gravel requiring careful driving. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Lower Bowns: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rosebud Atv (Loa, UT), Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut) (Glenwood, UT), Singletree (Highway 12, UT), Capitol Reef Group Campground (Torrey, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Bowns
Cell signal at Lower Bowns (Loa, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites
Bring your own toilet paper, soap, water, and hand drying supplies for vault toilets
Dispersed camping available on beach area across from the pay campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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