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
Robert H
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: E
Well kept campground, the camp host was friendly and available. The vault toilets were immaculate! Our favorite place to camp. Sadly, the water level is down several feet. The several inches of snow made for a a beautiful scene!!
Robert H
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: E
Well kept campground, the camp host was friendly and available. The vault toilets were immaculate! Our favorite place to camp. Sadly, the water level is down several feet. The several inches of snow made for a a beautiful scene!!
Denise R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
Fun times!! Lucky to get a site these days!
Denise R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
Fun times!! Lucky to get a site these days!
Scott D
September 27, 2021
Dowdy is beautiful. The spots are spacious and not stacked on top of one another. The only two cons we have are the drinking water and the dump station; There aren’t any!!! You can fill portable jugs but not your RV tank! Very, very problematic if you’re not aware of that fact before arriving. When your trip is through there’s no place to dump! Not in the Park or anywhere reasonably close for public use!
Scott D
September 27, 2021
Dowdy is beautiful. The spots are spacious and not stacked on top of one another. The only two cons we have are the drinking water and the dump station; There aren’t any!!! You can fill portable jugs but not your RV tank! Very, very problematic if you’re not aware of that fact before arriving. When your trip is through there’s no place to dump! Not in the Park or anywhere reasonably close for public use!
Fran W
September 23, 2021
Very relaxing.
Fran W
September 23, 2021
Very relaxing.
Daniel R
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Beautiful, uncrowded setting with lovely views. Toilets were very clean. Enjoyed hiking around the lake (2.5 miles) and other hikes nearby. Will probably bring a canoe or other watercraft next time.
Pam K
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
Dowdy Lake is always so beautiful and so accessible. The campground is clean and orderly. The bathrooms are really clean! The hosts are helpful. Great camping. Great hiking and fishing. Great fun for all ages.
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
