Lower Bowns

Lower Bowns

About this campsite

Overview

Lower Bowns Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain on the shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

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Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, hunting and riding the Rosebud ATV Trail. Lower Bowns Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.

Facilities

This campground contains three accessible sites: one group site can accommodate up to 50 people, and two single sites can each accommodate up to 10 people.

Vault toilets are provided, and roads and parking spurs throughout the site are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is sparsely forested with pinyon pines and juniper, which offer only limited shade. Boulder Mountain lies to the west of the site, and Capitol Reef National Park's Waterpocket Fold and the Henry Mountains lie to the east.

Nearby Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park is just 45 minutes from the campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites and breathtaking scenery.

Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

Location

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SINGLETREE

Overview Singletree Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain in central Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking and sightseeing in this beautiful area. View Singletree Campground Map Recreation A one-mile hiking trail begins within the campground, leading to Singletree Falls. The trail follows Singletree Creek and offers sweeping views of the red rock desert landscape below. Horseshoe pits and a volleyball court are located near the group sites, offering additional activities. Facilities This campground contains several single-family sites and two group sites. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Wireless internet is available for $5. Natural Features The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,200 feet in a scenic ponderosa pine and aspen forest. Summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on a spectacular show. Beautiful open vistas of Capitol Reef National Park and the Henry Mountains can be viewed from within the campground. Nearby Attractions Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles from Singletree. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Visitors enjoy the stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.