Camp ObserverLower Bowns
Camp site features
Across 5 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 5 sites
- Pets allowed: 4 of 5 sites
- ADA accessible: all 5 sites
- Group sites: 1 of 5 sites
- Longest RV: 99 ft
- Largest party: 50 people
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Doug N
Loop:Lower Bowns
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
DON'T BOOK THE GROUP SITE. We arrived and found ourselves surrounded by dispursed campers. (1) They walked right through our campsite to access the restrooms within our group site reservation (that's right — you pay for the site, they use it for free). (2) They didn't leash their dogs (only people reserving campsites have to leash their dogs as we've learned, not dispursed campers), and their dogs came right into our site to beg for food, smell our kids, and try to get into our trailer. (3) They camped between us and the lake — there was no lake view without looking at other campers, and there was no lake access without passing through their area. And sadly, the dispursed campers were incredibly rude, even threatening our dog. These dispursed campers want all the benefits of a great campsite without having to pay for a reservation. It's a beautiful area, but BOOK A DIFFERENT CAMPSITE. We left the site after only being there for a few hours — it was not a good situation for our family.
tyrone t
Loop:Lower Bowns
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
This was our first time staying at the campground! There's only 4 camps spots which is awesome! Most of people camping in area seemed respectful & courteous of each other! We didnt encounter any issues. We'll be back w/our entire family to camp out especially the grandkids lol. Unfortunately thunderstorm system surprised us outta nowhere so we were unable to fish. But we made the best of time w/great friends! Pack it in pack it out!
Mark C
Loop:Lower Bowns
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
This ended up being a great, remote, QUIET site, but BEWARE the road down to this campground is steep, rutted and 3 miles long! And just to get to the entry road, Highway 12 climbs a steep mountain. Once you get there it's great, with a nice fishin hole (trout) and level lots with firepit/table. One clean pittoilet bathroom as well.
Darren L
Loop:Lower Bowns
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
The actual site was very clean and well taken care of. It includes a pit toilet, fire pit, and several tables. No other hookups or facilities. It’s more of a group day site as there are only a couple places for RVs and maybe 5 tent sites. My real problem with the site is there is no real benefit to booking it. The area has tons of dispersed camping. You will be surrounded by tons of other campers in the dispersed camping areas who will be constantly wandering into the site on their ATVs and using the toilet. We were constantly interrupted during our 3 day stay. Save your money and just use the dispersed camping.
Alysia A
Loop:Lower Bowns
Site:
Reviewed 2 years ago
Great campsite. Way larger than I imagined and plenty of room for all of us.
Isaac K
Loop:Lower Bowns
Site:
Reviewed 3 years ago
Great campsite with beautiful surroundings. The reservoir was fairly high with lots of folks fishing and boating. Went for a walk around the area, hiking up into the hills overlooking the reservoir. A peaceful and relaxing place to recharge.
Season dates
Peak season
May 15, 2027 – Sep 29, 2027
Reservable online
Peak season
May 15, 2028 – Sep 29, 2028
Reservable online
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