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
Connie K
July 19, 2023
We love camping at Dowdy, my grandson and husband always catch fish! We just wish it wasn't so difficult to get a reservation!
Connie K
July 19, 2023
We love camping at Dowdy, my grandson and husband always catch fish! We just wish it wasn't so difficult to get a reservation!
Christopher C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Amazing location, quiet and peaceful but still full of activities.
Christopher C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Amazing location, quiet and peaceful but still full of activities.
Henry B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: E
Bob is a great host. Cleanest restrooms around and super friendly and helpful, helped us to stay an extra night
Henry B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: E
Bob is a great host. Cleanest restrooms around and super friendly and helpful, helped us to stay an extra night
Laura S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
We had a beautiful campsite, perfectly shaded with little sun and plenty of room for our camper/tow vehicle. We enjoyed stunning lake views and being close to the water/hiking trail. We also enjoyed not having another campsite directly across from us so it felt secluded even though the campground was fully booked. The weather, wildlife, and vegetation were all amazing! Highly recommend this campground. We only stayed one night, so when we return, we would want to stay a few nights and take advantage of going out on Dowdy Lake and being able to check out the surrounding lakes and the "town". All in all, a great stay!
Laura S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
We had a beautiful campsite, perfectly shaded with little sun and plenty of room for our camper/tow vehicle. We enjoyed stunning lake views and being close to the water/hiking trail. We also enjoyed not having another campsite directly across from us so it felt secluded even though the campground was fully booked. The weather, wildlife, and vegetation were all amazing! Highly recommend this campground. We only stayed one night, so when we return, we would want to stay a few nights and take advantage of going out on Dowdy Lake and being able to check out the surrounding lakes and the "town". All in all, a great stay!
Al D
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: D
Our host, Bob was the highlight of our trip. Very friendly and helpful. The sites and restrooms were very clean and well maintained!
Al D
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: D
Our host, Bob was the highlight of our trip. Very friendly and helpful. The sites and restrooms were very clean and well maintained!
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
