Dowdy Lake

$20.00–$47.00/night

9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO 80465

Overview

Dowdy Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.

Recreation

Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 115-acre, no-wake Dowdy Lake. Motorized boats are allowed on the lake, but a 10 mph speed limit is enforced. Anglers cast for brown, brook, cutthroat and lake trout. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity.

Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. Several off-road vehicle trails are located within five miles of the campground.

Other popular activities include viewing wildlife and visiting the nearby Redfeather Visitor Center.

Facilities

The campground offers 60 accessible single and double family campsites with electric hookups. Ten sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased in bundles from the campground host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest on the shore of Dowdy Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.

Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, some sites have reduced shade.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and a golf course.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Camp site features

Across 62 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 52 of 62 sites
Pets allowed: all 62 sites
ADA accessible: 55 of 62 sites
Longest RV: 130 ft
Largest party: 16 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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David B

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Reviewed 9 days ago

we have been staying at the dowdy lake campground for several years each October. The bathrooms are clean and the campsites are well taken care of.

Mark C

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Reviewed 13 days ago

We enjoyed our time. Very quiet. Clean, site #1.

Monika K

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Reviewed 14 days ago

We love this campground. Great hikes, wonderful views of the lake. We lucked out and had great weather.

Scott P

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Reviewed 15 days ago

The area was beautiful as always. The lake was real low (which was understandable). The breaker in the power pedestal was the wrong size and it kept tripping. It should have been a 30 amp and it was only a 20 amp. I told one of the camp hosts but nobody ever came to check it or fix it.

Kevin J

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Great time of year to be there.

Melodie M

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Quiet, great views, peaceful and clean facilities.

Availability

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