About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
Seasonal information
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
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.
CHAS R
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Thank you camp host for putting a "Close the door" sign on the bathroom
Amber H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: D
Had a great time. Everyone was respectful and the host was around many times to tidy the restroom. However, the restroom did smell bad, not as bad as other sites we’ve stayed at in Colorado. The campsite and paths were clean, no rubbish around. Had a great time paddle boarding and enjoyed the oversized site for our family. Have spent our entire lives going to Dowdy and will definitely return!
CHAS R
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Thank you camp host for putting a "Close the door" sign on the bathroom
Amber H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: D
Had a great time. Everyone was respectful and the host was around many times to tidy the restroom. However, the restroom did smell bad, not as bad as other sites we’ve stayed at in Colorado. The campsite and paths were clean, no rubbish around. Had a great time paddle boarding and enjoyed the oversized site for our family. Have spent our entire lives going to Dowdy and will definitely return!
David N
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Camp ground was great - clean. The restrooms were clean and smelled nice. Trash bins were handy. I like the (new to me) anti-bear storage bins where I could put a small BBQ after use. Overall, a very satisfying experience.
Therese M
September 4, 2021
The campground is beautiful and clean, our site is very private and quiet, not close to lake but short walk. Hosts are friendly and drive around often. the fishing was good. A deer family of three walked thru our site, beautiful. Will come back, loved it.
David N
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Camp ground was great - clean. The restrooms were clean and smelled nice. Trash bins were handy. I like the (new to me) anti-bear storage bins where I could put a small BBQ after use. Overall, a very satisfying experience.
Therese M
September 4, 2021
The campground is beautiful and clean, our site is very private and quiet, not close to lake but short walk. Hosts are friendly and drive around often. the fishing was good. A deer family of three walked thru our site, beautiful. Will come back, loved it.
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
