Forest Service sites line the shores of Fish Lake at this established campground, where aspen groves create natural barriers between camping areas. The rough access road requires careful navigation but leads to sites that accommodate RVs up to 99 feet alongside smaller tent setups.
Most campsites provide direct lake views with short walking paths to the water's edge. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and designated tent area, while drinking water and flush toilets serve the campground. Alicia F. notes that "most spots have a view of the lake and an easy path down to it." A five-mile trail begins at the campground and climbs to an overlook above Fish Lake, while fishing opportunities draw anglers to both the lake and nearby creek.
The campground operates from mid-May through mid-September, with reservations available through the Forest Service system. Sites cost $25-75 per night depending on size and location. Group sites accommodate up to 30 people for larger gatherings. The famous Pando aspen clone grows adjacent to the campground, creating particularly striking scenery during October's color change season. For those planning extended stays in the region, places to camp around Fishlake National Forest provide additional options throughout the area.
Description
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. View Bowery Creek Campground Map
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
The campground contains six group sites: three can accommodate up to 30 people each, the other three up to 20 people each. A group day-use picnic site for up to 100 people is located on-site. Several single-family sites are available as well. Most sites have lake views. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. The lake is just a short walk below the site and across the road. Three resorts are located in the Fish Lake Basin, offering camping and fishing supplies, RV parks with hookups, cabin and boat rentals, marinas, gas, restaurants, groceries, laundry facilities and showers. The resorts are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBowery Creek is located in Utah near Fremont
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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 41 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 6 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 12 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 53 min from Grand Junction, CO
