Spend the night at Lower Bowns Campground on the shores of a reservoir in southern Utah
Located on the shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir, this campground and recreation area offer easy access to fishing and boating opportunities. Three campsites (two single and one group site) are equipped with basic amenities—fire pits, picnic tables, and pit toilets—that make for a primitive experience among beautiful scenery.
Lower Bowns Reservoir is a diversion from Pleasant Creek and provides excellent fishing. The Department of Natural Resources stocks it annually with rainbow trout, but fishermen occasionally catch brook or cutthroat trout. While the reservoir has no boat ramp, people can launch small boats from the shore.
Hiking, biking, and ATV trails are near the campground, along with endless recreational opportunities in the surrounding area. Capitol Reef National Park, the Waterpocket Fold, and the Henry Mountains lie to the east of the campground, while Boulder Mountain rises to the west. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a few miles to the south.
Note: Water is not available at the campground, so you’ll have to bring your own.
Amenities
- Pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Fire pits
Directions
From Torrey, Utah: Head south on UT 12 for 17 miles and turn left onto Pleasant Creek Road. Continue for about 4 miles and follow signs to the campground and Lower Bowns Reservoir.
From Boulder, Utah: head north on UT 12 for about 18 miles and turn right onto Pleasant Creek Road (FR 186). Continue as directed above.
General Location Torrey, Utah
Number of Sites 5
Season May - October
Managed By Fishlake National Forest
Fees Fee required – Check the website below for current information
Pets Allowed on a leash
More Info USFS website
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