About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Maggie H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
We had two great camp sites on the lake which were wonderful. The only problem was it was cold and windy on Saturday but Sunday turned better
Maggie H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
We had two great camp sites on the lake which were wonderful. The only problem was it was cold and windy on Saturday but Sunday turned better
Matthew I
October 21, 2025
Facility was well maintained, sites are great, camp host was nice. Unfortunately there was no firewood for sale and nothing online indicated it was unavailable. Camp host said that after their shipment earlier in the season no additional firewood was made available. This is the first time I have experienced this. The biggest frustration was that it was not noted in the facility information.
Matthew I
October 21, 2025
Facility was well maintained, sites are great, camp host was nice. Unfortunately there was no firewood for sale and nothing online indicated it was unavailable. Camp host said that after their shipment earlier in the season no additional firewood was made available. This is the first time I have experienced this. The biggest frustration was that it was not noted in the facility information.
Leslie C
October 19, 2025
Beautiful views, lovely lake to paddle on, clean sites and bathrooms, great trail.
Leslie C
October 19, 2025
Beautiful views, lovely lake to paddle on, clean sites and bathrooms, great trail.
Rhonda E
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
this is our go to place..we love everything about Dowdy Lake, from the views to the campground host. Its quiet (with the right campers) and peaceful. a day drive through the area is enjoyable too. lovely place and close to home but far enough to be remote.
Rhonda E
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
this is our go to place..we love everything about Dowdy Lake, from the views to the campground host. Its quiet (with the right campers) and peaceful. a day drive through the area is enjoyable too. lovely place and close to home but far enough to be remote.
Emily O
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: C
Absolutely gorgeous!!! My only complaint is the bathroom has RIDICULOUS flood lights that illuminated the entire campsite & majorly distracted from the night sky.
Emily O
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: C
Absolutely gorgeous!!! My only complaint is the bathroom has RIDICULOUS flood lights that illuminated the entire campsite & majorly distracted from the night sky.
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
