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Lower Bowns

Fishlake National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundFishlake National ForestUtah⭐ 3.5 (22)
Lower Bowns
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Lower Bowns in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Lower Bowns

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 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

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Nearest charging: 14.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~479 mi from LA

Ratings

3.5★★★★☆22 ratings
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❓ Lower Bowns FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lower Bowns?

Lower Bowns in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Lower Bowns when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lower Bowns often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Lower Bowns and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Is Lower Bowns a good campground?

Lower Bowns holds an average rating of 3.5/5 from 22 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Lower Bowns located?

Lower Bowns is located in Fishlake National Forest, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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