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50 total sitesAbout Dowdy Lake
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (935)
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
Judi H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: E
We loved camping at Dowdy Lake. Our site was perfect in regard to distance to the lake front, other campers, etc. The lake is gorgeous and we cannot wait to go back next year.
Peter M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: E
While this is a beautiful site, nice and clean as most reviews say, our personal experience was ruined by our immediate neighbors loudly partying until well after midnight. The camp host did nothing to shut it down, so we got very little sleep. As you'd expect, the sounds of families with kids starts pretty early in the morning.
Paula H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
Dowdy Lake is a special place. We always look forward to camping there!
Peter M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: E
While this is a beautiful site, nice and clean as most reviews say, our personal experience was ruined by our immediate neighbors loudly partying until well after midnight. The camp host did nothing to shut it down, so we got very little sleep. As you'd expect, the sounds of families with kids starts pretty early in the morning.
Paula H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: D
Dowdy Lake is a special place. We always look forward to camping there!
Natalia F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Very clean and quiet.
Michelle L
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
We love Dowdy! One of our favorite places to camp. So fun for our kiddos with lots of climbing rocks and paddling out on the water. Camp hosts are so nice and keep facilities clean!
Natalia F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Very clean and quiet.
Michelle L
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
We love Dowdy! One of our favorite places to camp. So fun for our kiddos with lots of climbing rocks and paddling out on the water. Camp hosts are so nice and keep facilities clean!
Mike R
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: E
Dowdy lake is the best we book this campground every year. Great for the family and is quiet in the evenings.
Location & Directions for Dowdy Lake
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States
Elevation: 2,496 ft
Getting There
From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north for approximately 24 mi to Livermore. Turn west on County Road 74 and continue about 23 mi to Dowdy Lake Road. Turn right, then another right onto Dowdy Drive and continue to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026