About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
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2026 Season availability
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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
Lisa E
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
Love this campground! The camp hosts do an amazing job at keeping the campgrounds and sites beyond clean. My new favorite camping spot!
Steven H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: C
Mike and Kathy keep the property better than any camphosts of recent past. Their polite and friendly demeaner is a joy.
Neal C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: E
Beautiful campground
Neal C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: E
Beautiful campground
Lindsay W
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
Very clean bathrooms was a plus!
Elizabeth F
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: E
Dowdy Lake is such a beautiful space in our state. It is so quiet, peaceful and brings a sense of tranquility every time we are there. It is one of my all time favorite places to spend outdoors.
Lindsay W
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
Very clean bathrooms was a plus!
Elizabeth F
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: E
Dowdy Lake is such a beautiful space in our state. It is so quiet, peaceful and brings a sense of tranquility every time we are there. It is one of my all time favorite places to spend outdoors.
Manfred G
September 8, 2021
The campground is located in very beautiful surroundings. Our camp site was freshly racked and the tables were clean and in excellent condition, The bathrooms were immaculate. We wanted to stay an extra night and the hosts were most helpful to make it happen. We will be happy to return
Elizabeth R
September 8, 2021
Such a beautiful and well-kept campground! Spot no. 19 was gorgeous with tree cover and beautiful lake views. Fun paddleboarding, too.
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
