Bowns Campground
Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units. Camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to motorcycles.
General Information
Standard operating season is May - October but can be seasonally dependent.
Pets must be leashed in campground. All campfires must be attended.
Overnight Use:
Peak Season (mid May - 10/31):
Single Site: $6/night.
Double Site: $12/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
Fees will be charged from mid-May until October 31. $6.00 per night fee for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.6069
Longitude: -114.8805
Directions
From Fairfield, go north 18 miles on Forest Road #094 and west approximately 6 miles on Forest Road #227.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
