About Dowdy Lake
Number of accommodations: 50
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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
Karen S
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Such a gorgeous location! All the tent sites are walking distance to the lake, with shade and near quirky rock formations for the kids to climb on. Restrooms were so clean, even after 2 days of rain. The camp hosts did an excellent job! Camp spot was one of the cleanest I've seen. We usually have the kids pick up 10 pieces of trash prior to leaving and it took 3 times as long as most campgrounds.
We hiked the trail around the lake, which is a flat easy hike for kids. Fishing was a few steps away from camp.
I hate to complain about well lit bathrooms, but the tent spots at 18, 19 were in direct path of a very bright light above the latrines. Had to sit with back to it to enjoy a campfire, as it was too bright to look into.
Maria M
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
This campground is beautiful and well maintained. It's easy to see why spots are so hard to come by.
Karen S
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Such a gorgeous location! All the tent sites are walking distance to the lake, with shade and near quirky rock formations for the kids to climb on. Restrooms were so clean, even after 2 days of rain. The camp hosts did an excellent job! Camp spot was one of the cleanest I've seen. We usually have the kids pick up 10 pieces of trash prior to leaving and it took 3 times as long as most campgrounds.
We hiked the trail around the lake, which is a flat easy hike for kids. Fishing was a few steps away from camp.
I hate to complain about well lit bathrooms, but the tent spots at 18, 19 were in direct path of a very bright light above the latrines. Had to sit with back to it to enjoy a campfire, as it was too bright to look into.
Maria M
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
This campground is beautiful and well maintained. It's easy to see why spots are so hard to come by.
Robert H
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: E
The bathrooms were very clean and no unpleasant odors. Campsite was clean and free of debris. Camp hosts were extremely friendly!
Tammy N
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
Dowdy lake is a wonderful family friendly campground! The lake is gorgeous and the campsite itself has a tent pad, fire pit, table and bench. We were right by the lake so we were woken up by a big group of geese but that’s to be expected for our proximity to the lake.
Robert H
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: E
The bathrooms were very clean and no unpleasant odors. Campsite was clean and free of debris. Camp hosts were extremely friendly!
Tammy N
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
Dowdy lake is a wonderful family friendly campground! The lake is gorgeous and the campsite itself has a tent pad, fire pit, table and bench. We were right by the lake so we were woken up by a big group of geese but that’s to be expected for our proximity to the lake.
Kevin C
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
After we arrived we were told to evacuate due to fire. It would have been nice to receive a communication before our arrival date.
Kevin C
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
After we arrived we were told to evacuate due to fire. It would have been nice to receive a communication before our arrival date.
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
