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FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area

FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area is located in Ashley National Forest, UT. The terrain consists of forested areas with some open spaces. Nearby attractions include Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the Red Canyon Visitor Center, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

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Location

FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

40.78049373 N
109.46604436 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2024

Great spot

We stayed on 918, which is technically no camping. We moved after 2 nights to the spot behind pictures of the sign. It was really nice, some traffic though. Zero Verizon signal, just sos mode.

Sitesouth of intersection of 177 & 918
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Kevin K., August 12, 2024
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Kevin K., August 12, 2024
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Kevin K., August 12, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2022

Beautiful! Not for full-timers

Hands-down one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. If you depend on cell service to work full-time from your RV than this place is not for you. Although it will say you have full service on AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon the download speeds never get above 0.10 on any carrier. The Internet on any of the major carriers is essentially unusable.

The other thing about this area is my campsite has been visited by bears during the night a few times. It was their home first but can be quite the shocker

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Ryan G., August 17, 2022
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Ryan G., August 17, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2021

Popular Dispersed area for locals

This dispersed camping area is free and is along the FS roads that are on backside of a ridge behind the forest and is shielded from hwy 191 noise. However it has a strong ATT cell signal (no Verizon or TMobile). Sites are along the FS roads and look east into the large valley meadow Bowden draw area. No toilets, tables or metal fire rings. No dumpsters. No water. True boondocking. Locals seem to stash TTs all summer in these sites.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Greg L., August 19, 2021
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Greg L., August 19, 2021
  • Review photo of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area by Greg L., August 19, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area?

    FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area is located at 8292 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.