Fourteen campsites. Remote campground with rough access. The campsites themselves will accomodate small trailers or RVs. The road in is the biggest limitation. The best access for anything other than a 4-wheel drive is via Jackson Meadows Reservoir, and that road becomes rough and narrow shortly after leaving the reservoir. Canyon Creek noisily tumbles in cascades just short of the peace and quiet of Bowman Lake and is referred to as Bowman Lake Falls. There are 3 options, none of them easy. Save this one for when you’re camping or fishing in the neighborhood and have some time to kill. Or if you’re like me, notches for waterfalls on your hiking stick are just special memories. Directions: Cross-country route over to cascading falls can start from the Jackson Creek Campground, but other hikers prefer to walk around the head of the lake from the main access road that follows around the north shore of the reservoir. You’ll see the falls from the main road along the north shore and near the head of the lake; as you approach just follow the sounds. This route requires you to wade across Jackson Creek. This is tough when the water is up and the Bowman Lake Falls are at their scenic best. If you have a vehicle suitable for fording Jackson Creek you can stay dry and the creek crossing is safer. But don’t try it without the proper vehicle, especially when the runoff is high. After crossing the creek, follow down Jackson Creek until you reach the head of Bowman Lake. Turn left (south) over to where Canyon Creek dumps into the reservoir. Then follow the sounds to the falls.
To Jackson Creek Campground
Located at junction of road to Faucherie Lake (F) above Bowman Lake.
Camping (Rating: Good)
