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
Craig R
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
Dowdy is a beautiful campground. The USFS should consider adding more sites to Dowdy lake or start adding camp sites to other lakes nearby. The camp hosts were very nice and helpful.
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.
Craig R
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
Dowdy is a beautiful campground. The USFS should consider adding more sites to Dowdy lake or start adding camp sites to other lakes nearby. The camp hosts were very nice and helpful.
Michelle P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
CAMPING WAS GREAT BUT FISHING NOT.tHE FISH HAVE BEEN INFECTED BY A PARASITE AND I WILL NOT EAT THEM.fOR THE PRICE WE PAY TO FISH YOU WOULD THINK THE FISH WOULD AT LEAST BE HEALTHY.BELLAIRE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHERE IS MANAGEMENT?
Kara G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: D
We absolutely love Dowdy Lake. This time however our spot was super close to the toilets. We could smell them every day…all day! We stayed in #32.. this is the first time this has ever happened. The camp hosts do a terrific job of keeping them clean….just wondering if they need pumped since it’s the end of the season?
Michelle P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
CAMPING WAS GREAT BUT FISHING NOT.tHE FISH HAVE BEEN INFECTED BY A PARASITE AND I WILL NOT EAT THEM.fOR THE PRICE WE PAY TO FISH YOU WOULD THINK THE FISH WOULD AT LEAST BE HEALTHY.BELLAIRE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHERE IS MANAGEMENT?
Kara G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: D
We absolutely love Dowdy Lake. This time however our spot was super close to the toilets. We could smell them every day…all day! We stayed in #32.. this is the first time this has ever happened. The camp hosts do a terrific job of keeping them clean….just wondering if they need pumped since it’s the end of the season?
Larry W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
Not sure why small tents allowed to use large campsites! Why do you even ask when you make a reservation asks what type and size of unit your bringing in ? So if they lie , check the box for a fictitious unit they get away with taking a RV site! There is tent area and your not allowed to bring in RV! I know the virus caused allot of problems making reservations I went on line every day and and checked for availability and it seemed no matter what date you put in is was reserved? How did that happen when you have 180 window ?
Shirley J
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: C
Beautiful place to see the sun rise and sun set! Hiking in the forest is great.
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
