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Bowery Creek

About

National Forest

Fishlake National Forest

Overview

Bowery Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins in the campground. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.

Facilities

Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins in the campground. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet on a sagebrush-covered hillside above the valley floor, offering sweeping views of Fish Lake. Aspen and cottonwood trees forest the site.

Nearby Attractions

Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.

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Location

Bowery Creek is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast 9.5 miles to the campground.

Coordinates

38.5658389 N
111.6849556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021

Pretty basic but nice campground

Went on a week day in August and there were a ton of sites open. The lake is really beautiful and just outside of the campground is Pando, one of the largest aspen grove in the world. Best time to be here would definitely be in October when the leaves change colors!

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  • Review photo of Bowery Creek by Sarah R., August 25, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 27, 2020

Beautiful, peaceful and serene

I love coming to Fish Lake and staying at Bowery Campground. The spots are nicely separated with the trees and lake making a serene background for a relaxing campsite. Each campsite has a picnic table, fairly decent tent pad and a charcoal grill. Most spots have a view of the lake and an easy path down to it. There is an awesome 5 mile trail that starts at the campground and ends at the top overlooking the lake.

-The bathrooms aren’t super close but, there are several throughout the campground. -Drinking water is available. -There are several group sites that accommodate up to 30 people.

  • Review photo of Bowery Creek by Alicia F., April 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Bowery Creek by Alicia F., April 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Bowery Creek by Alicia F., April 27, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 5, 2018

Beautiful lake and aspen trees!

We couldn’t get a spot at Capital Reef so I checked on The Dyrt and low and behold there’s a lake only an hour away. If you want peaceful and cool it’s here. If you like to fish they have 20-40lb mackinaw trout. There are several camping sites around the lake but this one in my opinion has the best views of the lake and ambiance. Others are either so filled with trees you don’t see the lake and one has barely any trees. Also, a great price for the beauty!

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  • Review photo of Bowery Creek by Alicia F., September 5, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

A little piece of heaven

Bowery Creek is beautiful. Spring, summer, fall you need to see Fishlake in all seasons. The campground has beautiful views year round. There are so many things to do like hiking, fishing, boating, atv rides, and breakfast at Bowery Haven is a must. One of my all time favorite places to visit.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2018

Beautiful Fish Lake view.

The sites aren’t too expensive. There are plenty of amenities nearby, including drinking water & flushing toilets. The views are magnificent & the temperatures are moderate. Love this place!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Bowery Creek?

Bowery Creek allows vehicles up to 150 feet.

Are fires allowed at Bowery Creek?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bowery Creek, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Bowery Creek?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bowery Creek?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Bowery Creek. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Bowery Creek, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Bowery Creek?

There are 42 campsites at Bowery Creek and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts