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
Beth A
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: D
My camping trip to Dowdy Lake , site 34, was exceptional!! The site was right on the lake, the camp hosts kept it clean before I arrived, this site included a level tent area, clean fire pit and very level driveway for my Class C RV.. Couldn't have been more perfect spot and it was close to the little town of Red Feather Lakes where I could bike and get a sandwich and cup of coffee!!! There is hiking, fishing,paddle boarding & canoeing at the lake and so quiet and relaxing...
Beth A
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: D
My camping trip to Dowdy Lake , site 34, was exceptional!! The site was right on the lake, the camp hosts kept it clean before I arrived, this site included a level tent area, clean fire pit and very level driveway for my Class C RV.. Couldn't have been more perfect spot and it was close to the little town of Red Feather Lakes where I could bike and get a sandwich and cup of coffee!!! There is hiking, fishing,paddle boarding & canoeing at the lake and so quiet and relaxing...
Kenny M
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: E
We absolutely love this campground! It has the cleanest vault toilets I've ever seen. Camp hosts are amazing. And it's so beautiful and has a bit to do for everyone! Although I'm confident the fish hate me here because I can never get them to come say hello to my bait! Haha.
Robert H
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
First trip of the Summer!
Robert H
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
First trip of the Summer!
Kenny M
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: E
We absolutely love this campground! It has the cleanest vault toilets I've ever seen. Camp hosts are amazing. And it's so beautiful and has a bit to do for everyone! Although I'm confident the fish hate me here because I can never get them to come say hello to my bait! Haha.
steve W
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: E
Note: Extra $8 per day chaarge for extra car
Camp hosts were great, friendly and doing a great job of trying to keepout persons abusing the camping opportunities. Bathrooms were very clean.
steve W
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: E
Note: Extra $8 per day chaarge for extra car
Camp hosts were great, friendly and doing a great job of trying to keepout persons abusing the camping opportunities. Bathrooms were very clean.
Carolyn M
VerifiedJune 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: C
The lake is beautiful.
Tooooooo many dogs. Honestly people leave them home. We were near a yappy dog starting at 6am and going thoughout the weekend. It also blows my mind that someone who goes to such a beautiful place with their dog(s) don't pick up after them. The camp hosts, who were very nice, said they are constantly cleaning up after others dogs. There were also many off leash and then you have to hear the owners call for their dogs. Sure takes away from the peaceful setting. We had spot 25 which was right on the lake and we loved it. It was a spot where you have to haul in your stuff, we knew that and had a wagon. The only problem was getting out. The erosion of the ground around the parking lot made getting stuff back up the hill pretty difficult. A little repair there would be great.
Carolyn M
VerifiedJune 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: C
The lake is beautiful.
Tooooooo many dogs. Honestly people leave them home. We were near a yappy dog starting at 6am and going thoughout the weekend. It also blows my mind that someone who goes to such a beautiful place with their dog(s) don't pick up after them. The camp hosts, who were very nice, said they are constantly cleaning up after others dogs. There were also many off leash and then you have to hear the owners call for their dogs. Sure takes away from the peaceful setting. We had spot 25 which was right on the lake and we loved it. It was a spot where you have to haul in your stuff, we knew that and had a wagon. The only problem was getting out. The erosion of the ground around the parking lot made getting stuff back up the hill pretty difficult. A little repair there would be great.
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
