Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Bowns Campground
FS USDA Forest Service · ID · Developed
Conditions
Road Access
Not recorded
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Not recorded
The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.
Features
Hookup
Dry Camping
Style
Potable Water
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 0 |
Location
Description
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.
Directions
From Fairfield, go north 18 miles on Forest Road #094 and west approximately 6 miles on Forest Road #227.
Activities
CAMPING
HIKING
PICNICKING
Details
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