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
Elizabeth O
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: D
It was a wonderful stay! The lakefront site was perfect. Everything was clean and well-maintained. This is our favorite campground!
Elizabeth O
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: D
It was a wonderful stay! The lakefront site was perfect. Everything was clean and well-maintained. This is our favorite campground!
Daniel L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: E
Camp at dowdy with my family as a kid as a father and now as a grandfather thanks
Daniel L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: E
Camp at dowdy with my family as a kid as a father and now as a grandfather thanks
Brent M
August 6, 2024
We were in site 027 which is full sun all day. Loved the area but bring some type of shade awning for this site number.
Brent M
August 6, 2024
We were in site 027 which is full sun all day. Loved the area but bring some type of shade awning for this site number.
Jeremy D
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: A
One of our favorites! Easy access the lake, great trails, and clean bathrooms that’s are serviced multiple times a day in peak season.
Jeremy D
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: A
One of our favorites! Easy access the lake, great trails, and clean bathrooms that’s are serviced multiple times a day in peak season.
Marge M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
Great campground with amazing views
Marge M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
Great campground with amazing views
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
