About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- 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
Debra S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
Beautiful lake, well maintained camp ground. quiet, pleasant neighbors, friendly hosts and beautiful weather. What more could you ask for?
Debra S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
Beautiful lake, well maintained camp ground. quiet, pleasant neighbors, friendly hosts and beautiful weather. What more could you ask for?
Robyn D
September 8, 2024
We camped twice this summer and both trips were great at Dowdy. We love bringing our family to this lake. Fishing in early June is amazing. We enjoy paddle boarding on this lake also. The path around the lake is enjoyable and scenic. The campground host were all very friendly and helpful. Plus the outhouses were always clean and tidy. Can't wait to come back next summer to share memories with our kids.
Robyn D
September 8, 2024
We camped twice this summer and both trips were great at Dowdy. We love bringing our family to this lake. Fishing in early June is amazing. We enjoy paddle boarding on this lake also. The path around the lake is enjoyable and scenic. The campground host were all very friendly and helpful. Plus the outhouses were always clean and tidy. Can't wait to come back next summer to share memories with our kids.
Gina J
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
Quiet, wooded campground on a beautiful lake.
Gina J
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
Quiet, wooded campground on a beautiful lake.
CHRIS Y
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
This was out second year visiting Dowdy Lake. Everything was great again! The hosts were helpful and friendly, and the sites and vault toilets were very clean. We plan to make this location a family tradition each summer!
CHRIS Y
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
This was out second year visiting Dowdy Lake. Everything was great again! The hosts were helpful and friendly, and the sites and vault toilets were very clean. We plan to make this location a family tradition each summer!
Carol F
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
Very difficult to get advance reservations with current Recreation.gov system.
Also, our reservation confirmation for Trailer site at Dowdy read 2 car maximum, yet camp host tried to get us to pay $8 per night for a second car.
Carol F
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
Very difficult to get advance reservations with current Recreation.gov system.
Also, our reservation confirmation for Trailer site at Dowdy read 2 car maximum, yet camp host tried to get us to pay $8 per night for a second car.
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
