Within Sawtooth National Forest, Bowns Campground provides a quieter alternative to busier destinations during peak season. This US Forest Service facility sits along Big Smoky Creek on the old road just past Smoky Bar, accessible by vehicle with additional hike-in and walk-in options available.
The campground maintains open terrain near the creek and operates from May through November. Sites accommodate various RV sizes, with drinking water and restrooms available on-site. Pets are not permitted. One recent visitor noted the facility remained uncrowded during Memorial Day weekend while nearby camping near Atlanta was at capacity. The location allows alcohol and provides space for both trailers and motorhomes in adjacent sites.
Description
Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units__along Big Smoky Creek. Two of the__camp sites__are double family units.__ Camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally)__and restrooms.__Miller Creek__Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to motorcycles.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBowns Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Fairfield, go north 18 miles on Forest Road #094 and west__approximately 6__miles on Forest Road__#227.
Coordinates
43.606801 N
114.881898 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 3 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 17 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 13 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 22 min from Pocatello, ID
