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
Betty A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Dawdy Lake campground is the BEST site for camping. It is well managed and clean. The camp hosts are terrific.
Betty A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Dawdy Lake campground is the BEST site for camping. It is well managed and clean. The camp hosts are terrific.
Michael C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Beautiful clean campground on the lake. Clean bathrooms. Camp host Bob was so friendly and had great insight about the area. We will definitely be going back!
Michael C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Beautiful clean campground on the lake. Clean bathrooms. Camp host Bob was so friendly and had great insight about the area. We will definitely be going back!
Michelle L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: C
Always a great time at Dowdy. Bob the campground host was so warm and friendly.
Dave F
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 059, Loop: E
Very clean, well kept, and a perfect setting for family camping!
Michelle L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: C
Always a great time at Dowdy. Bob the campground host was so warm and friendly.
Dave F
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 059, Loop: E
Very clean, well kept, and a perfect setting for family camping!
Michelle S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 042, Loop: E
We love Dowdy lake. Our family has been camping here for the last 3 years. Itβs clean, quiet, and the host Kathy is always friendly and polite.
Jessica S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
Gorgeous location! The bathrooms were incredibly clean and the camp hosts were very friendly. It was a perfect spot for our family. We had a great time!
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
