About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Dowdy Lake.
Rates, Sites & Availability
50 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
50 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Craig E
May 31, 2024
The campground is clean and well maintained. The electric hookups are terrific which makes the campground very quiet most of the time.
There is a nice trail that goes around the entire lake approximately 3 miles and the lake is beautiful.
The fishing was okay, but the fish were not very active during our stay May21-24, so fishing was average at best. The weather was windy and cool most of the time.
Craig E
May 31, 2024
The campground is clean and well maintained. The electric hookups are terrific which makes the campground very quiet most of the time.
There is a nice trail that goes around the entire lake approximately 3 miles and the lake is beautiful.
The fishing was okay, but the fish were not very active during our stay May21-24, so fishing was average at best. The weather was windy and cool most of the time.
Lorraine B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Dowdy is a beautiful park! I love the easy access to the walking trail along the lake. The camp hosts were friendly and welcoming. I look forward to future opportunities to camp at Dowdy!
Michael M
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: E
Our group had to cut our stay short due to weather conditions, but the 3 days we spent were relaxing. Hosts very helpful & informative. Vault toilets are always clean & campsite well maintained. Water was a little brown. Windy conditions made kayaking challenging. Great sunsets & stars viewing.
"Pasque" wildflowers had just started blooming.
Lorraine B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Dowdy is a beautiful park! I love the easy access to the walking trail along the lake. The camp hosts were friendly and welcoming. I look forward to future opportunities to camp at Dowdy!
Michael M
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: E
Our group had to cut our stay short due to weather conditions, but the 3 days we spent were relaxing. Hosts very helpful & informative. Vault toilets are always clean & campsite well maintained. Water was a little brown. Windy conditions made kayaking challenging. Great sunsets & stars viewing.
"Pasque" wildflowers had just started blooming.
Debbie M
VerifiedNovember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Excellent time. Always clean and well maintained!
Debbie M
VerifiedNovember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Excellent time. Always clean and well maintained!
Darin & Marissa M
November 5, 2023
The campground was quiet and mostly clean (there was still partially burned debris in the firepit and some piles of dog poop around our site). A bit disappointed that there wasn't a camp host present to purchase firewood from. Since reservations were still required (vs first come first serve), we did expect a camp host to still be there. Overall, though, after 20 years it's still one of our favorite places to camp.
Darin & Marissa M
November 5, 2023
The campground was quiet and mostly clean (there was still partially burned debris in the firepit and some piles of dog poop around our site). A bit disappointed that there wasn't a camp host present to purchase firewood from. Since reservations were still required (vs first come first serve), we did expect a camp host to still be there. Overall, though, after 20 years it's still one of our favorite places to camp.
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
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
