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Dowdy Lake
Total sites: 62
Available Today: 11 FF*
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 11 FF*
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 6 months
8,169 ft
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests › Canyon Lakes Ranger District › Colorado
› Larimer County
› Red Feather Lakes
› Dowdy Lake Campground
Dowdy Lake Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Dowdy Lake Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 2 min northwest of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 8,169 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 52 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 52 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (231)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 72% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@SheaC7303322A0 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #22
The location is beautiful, the campsites are well maintained. The reason this trip was "fair" is because of the weather and the Camp Host, Donna. As an FYI a lot of the campsites that are tent sites, you can't park at, you park in a space close to the road and walk down (this was not clear in the website).
@VirginiaD77805 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #62
Great campground. Very clean and quiet. Campground host is very friendly.
@TonyaS9161710 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #7
The camera site & overall trip was amazing! I would highly recommend it to everyone!
@GaryG8138589 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #56
it is getting really expensive to camp now $8.00 a day for electricity my house doesn't Youse that much and most things in my trailer are low voltage. $8.00 for extra car to park .No water in the campground and nobody was even trying to fix it for the whole week we were their the host never cam around once to explain the problem to us and tell us when it would be fixed.
@JeffU992C5F687 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #19
Dowdy Lake is a great place to spends few days in the fresh mountain air. The lake is beautiful, the campsites clean and shady, and there's plenty of space between sites. The hosts were friendly and accommodating. Take Poudre Canyon for a scenic route to the Red Feather Lakes area or 74E for a simple way to get there.Kayaking is the best way to explore the rock formations in the lake and fishing is good too.
@JosieM3239F657 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #25
Love this place
@StevenG8234425 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #28
Camp site was well maintained. Camp hosts were very friendly. Fishing was fun and the hiking was beautiful.
@BillW3053174 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #9
Campground in wonderful condition. Easy access to site, lake and facilities. Bathroom facilities very clean and had lights! Made it much easier to use after dark. Fellow campers very respectful of quiet hours.
@ShaunaKB5ECFFF · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #12
Everything was perfect, the campsite was extremely clean, restrooms are always clean, camp host was nice and friendly.
@LisaT8225675 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #7
Beautiful Lake
@AlDC79057D73FF · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #13
Very nice campground.
@TeresaH3357633 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #5
We had a great time at Dowdy Lake! We walked around the lake a couple of times, paddle boarded and kayaked, drove over to hike to Disappointment Falls (not disappointing) and walked around the other lake nearby. The campsites were nice and the bathrooms were clean. We will definitely return!
@KentEFF0CB866C · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #42
Gorgeous area and well kept.
@MatthewM640374 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #7
Awesome camp hosts. Beautiful area.
@DebraS6269368 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #3
Beautiful lake, well maintained camp ground. quiet, pleasant neighbors, friendly hosts and beautiful weather. What more could you ask for?
@robynd51258828 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #7
We camped twice this summer and both trips were great at Dowdy. We love bringing our family to this lake. Fishing in early June is amazing. We enjoy paddle boarding on this lake also. The path around the lake is enjoyable and scenic. The campground host were all very friendly and helpful. Plus the outhouses were always clean and tidy. Can't wait to come back next summer to share memories with our kids.
@GINAJ976279C31 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #24
Quiet, wooded campground on a beautiful lake.
@CarolF5826399 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #29
Very difficult to get advance reservations with current Recreation.gov system.Also, our reservation confirmation for Trailer site at Dowdy read 2 car maximum, yet camp host tried to get us to pay $8 per night for a second car.
@ChrisY6992735 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #43
This was out second year visiting Dowdy Lake. Everything was great again! The hosts were helpful and friendly, and the sites and vault toilets were very clean. We plan to make this location a family tradition each summer!
@ChrisY6992735 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #43
This was out second year visiting Dowdy Lake. Everything was great again! The hosts were helpful and friendly, and the sites and vault toilets were very clean. We plan to make this location a family tradition each summer!
@Elizabeth25027 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #35
It was a wonderful stay! The lakefront site was perfect. Everything was clean and well-maintained. This is our favorite campground!
@BrentM7416670 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #27
We were in site 027 which is full sun all day. Loved the area but bring some type of shade awning for this site number.
@MargeMC9AF8C9C · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #47
Great campground with amazing views
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #42
We enjoy hiking toward Mount Margaret on the east side of Dowdy Lake - there are many trails in this area. The Sherman Granite produces massive Tors, pillars of rock isolated from others, throughout this region. Very special, spiritual place.
@JacquelinD0567 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #14
Fantastic experience Camp Hosts are awesome people They work hard and take job seriously ! They are pleasant and alwys available to help or for questions The trail around the lake is great for my husband in a wheelchair though I wish they would build a foot bridge by the tent sites that has eroded It makes staying on the trail impossible and dangerous for a handicapped or elderly camper
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