Lower Bowns Campground

Its 5 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $16 per night. Lower Bowns Campground is a National Forest campground near Torrey, Utah.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Torrey, Utah

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
99 ft

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $16 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
Group sites
1
Max RV length
99 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

5 sites; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 99 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
001 LOWER BOWNS Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 001
002 LOWER BOWNS Standard nonelectric 48 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 002
003 LOWER BOWNS Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 003
004 LOWER BOWNS Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 004
GP LOWER BOWNS Group standard nonelectric 99 ft Pull-through Not on record Yes Not on record Book site GP

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,000 ft

38.1054, -111.2767 in Garfield. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lower Bowns Campground?
Sites at Lower Bowns Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233149).
How much does it cost to camp at Lower Bowns Campground?
Camping at Lower Bowns Campground costs Single Site: $16 per night.
How many campsites does Lower Bowns Campground have?
Lower Bowns Campground has 5 campsites, including 1 group site.
Are there pull-through sites at Lower Bowns Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Lower Bowns Campground: site GP.
Is there drinking water at Lower Bowns Campground?
No. Lower Bowns Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Is there cell service at Lower Bowns Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Lower Bowns Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Lower Bowns Campground?
Lower Bowns Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lower Bowns Campground

Waterfalls nearby

More campgrounds: camping near Torrey and campgrounds in Garfield.

Sources

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Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $16 per night
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