About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (836)
What Guests Are Saying
Dowdy Lake offers a beautiful campground with well-maintained sites and restrooms, stunning scenery, and abundant wildlife, making it a favorite spot for campers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and helpful camp hosts. While some minor issues, like noise from nearby roads and bright restroom lights, were noted, overall experiences have been positive, with enjoyable outdoor activities and a pleasant camping environment.
What Guests Are Saying
Dowdy Lake offers a beautiful campground with well-maintained sites and restrooms, stunning scenery, and abundant wildlife, making it a favorite spot for campers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and helpful camp hosts. While some minor issues, like noise from nearby roads and bright restroom lights, were noted, overall experiences have been positive, with enjoyable outdoor activities and a pleasant camping environment.
Review Summary
Kenneth G
June 26, 2025
Pleasant environment. Lack of water to fill fresh water tanks on rv was poor. For this fee, campground should provide easy water fill. No dump station for multiple campgrounds is also unacceptable. Many national forest campground lack an rv black water dump. This is poor also. It's time for change. Put one in and charge for it!
Kenneth G
June 26, 2025
Pleasant environment. Lack of water to fill fresh water tanks on rv was poor. For this fee, campground should provide easy water fill. No dump station for multiple campgrounds is also unacceptable. Many national forest campground lack an rv black water dump. This is poor also. It's time for change. Put one in and charge for it!
Michael G
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: C
More family friendly. Lots of kiddos.
Justin R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Trout were biting deep in the middle of the lake but hardly at all on shore.
Michael G
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: C
More family friendly. Lots of kiddos.
Justin R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Trout were biting deep in the middle of the lake but hardly at all on shore.
Gale W
June 23, 2025
Gorgeous site! Paddling on the lake, chillling at our campsite, hiking around the lake or elsewhere in the area... Such beautiful views and such a well-kept campground. Thank you!
Gale W
June 23, 2025
Gorgeous site! Paddling on the lake, chillling at our campsite, hiking around the lake or elsewhere in the area... Such beautiful views and such a well-kept campground. Thank you!
Susan J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: D
Plenty of room between campsites and wonderful kayaking!
Andrew S
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: E
Big site that can accommodate multiple tents with ample distance from other sites. But beware this site has very little shade.
Location Dowdy Lake
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north for approximately 24 miles to Livermore. Turn west on County Road 74 and continue about 23 miles to Dowdy Lake Road. Turn right, then another right onto Dowdy Drive and continue to the campground.
Dowdy Lake is accessed via Highway 287, which is approximately 24 miles from Fort Collins. From Highway 287, the route continues on County Road 74 for about 23 miles before reaching Dowdy Lake Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.7965 / -105.566
Elevation: 2496 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
