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
Gordon S
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: E
The only thing was that the restrooms didn't have the usual hand sanitizer. We don't use the water so lack of water wasn't a big deal. Sites were clean and fellow campers were great.
MINDI W
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: D
I absolutely love Dowdy Lake campgrounds. Every single year the sites are well groomed, bathrooms are spotless clean, and the staff are so kind and amazing!!!
Gordon S
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: E
The only thing was that the restrooms didn't have the usual hand sanitizer. We don't use the water so lack of water wasn't a big deal. Sites were clean and fellow campers were great.
MINDI W
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: D
I absolutely love Dowdy Lake campgrounds. Every single year the sites are well groomed, bathrooms are spotless clean, and the staff are so kind and amazing!!!
Jennifer D
June 13, 2021
Site 26 does NOT have shade, as the description states. Don't bring a hammack, no trees for you. BRING a shade canopy!
Joan C
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
An excellent visit to our favorite lake, conveniently close to our Ft. Collins. I had to pick two non-adjacent sites for our 2-night stay, but as there was plenty of space so we were able to choose the most desirable site. We always enjoy coming to Dowdy because (compared to Rocky) it's wonderfully quiet and peaceful.
Jennifer D
June 13, 2021
Site 26 does NOT have shade, as the description states. Don't bring a hammack, no trees for you. BRING a shade canopy!
Joan C
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
An excellent visit to our favorite lake, conveniently close to our Ft. Collins. I had to pick two non-adjacent sites for our 2-night stay, but as there was plenty of space so we were able to choose the most desirable site. We always enjoy coming to Dowdy because (compared to Rocky) it's wonderfully quiet and peaceful.
Dennis T
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: E
Arthur T
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: E
Beautiful lake and campground, awesome fishing! Unfortunetly you get the typical campers that have no regard for anyone else around them. "It's all about them" and they could care less if they are disturbing anyone.
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
