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Dowdy Lake Campground

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Dowdy Lake Campground is a campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado with 62 campsites. Dowdy Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Dowdy Lake Campground is located at 40.7965° N, 105.5655° W.

people allowed on 54 of 62 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 8 largest sites: 16

Dowdy Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (4 sites)Oct 5 (5 sites)Oct 6 (7 sites)

4 sites open on Oct 4 at Dowdy Lake Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 23:30 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Dowdy Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Dowdy Lake Campground

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Standard 52
Tent 10
Accessible 55
Hookups 52

What an RV fits

20–24 ft1 site
25–29 ft2 sites
30–34 ft5 sites
35–39 ft6 sites
40–44 ft5 sites
45–49 ft8 sites
50–54 ft6 sites
55–59 ft5 sites
60–64 ft6 sites
65–69 ft2 sites
70–74 ft2 sites
75–79 ft1 site
80–84 ft2 sites
130–134 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, stargazing, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Dowdy Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	A	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
002	A	Standard	8	84 ft	Electric	-
003	A	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric	Accessible
004	A	Standard	8	48 ft	Electric	Accessible
011	A	Standard	8	43 ft	Electric	Accessible
012	A	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric	Accessible
013	A	Standard	8	43 ft	Electric	Accessible
014	A	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric	Accessible
005	B	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	Accessible
006	B	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric	Accessible
007	B	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	Accessible
008	B	Standard	8	48 ft	Electric	Accessible
009	B	Standard	8	130 ft	Electric	Accessible
010	B	Standard	8	73 ft	Electric	Accessible
015	C	Standard	8	41 ft	Electric	Accessible
016	C	Standard	8	74 ft	Electric	Accessible
017	C	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	Accessible
018	C	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
019	C	Tent	8	-	-	-
020	C	Tent	8	-	-	-
021	C	Tent	8	-	-	-
022	C	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
023	C	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
024	C	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
025	C	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
026	C	Tent	8	-	-	-
027	C	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
028	C	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	Accessible
029	C	Standard	8	25 ft	Electric	-
030	C	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric	Accessible
031	D	Standard	8	44 ft	Electric	Accessible
032	D	Standard	8	48 ft	Electric	Accessible
033	D	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric	Accessible
034	D	Standard	8	53 ft	Electric	Accessible
035	D	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	Accessible
036	D	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric	Accessible
037	D	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	Accessible
038	E	Standard	8	47 ft	Electric	Accessible
039	E	Standard	8	53 ft	Electric	Accessible
040	E	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric	Accessible
041	E	Standard	8	53 ft	Electric	Accessible
042	E	Standard	8	48 ft	Electric	Accessible
043	E	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric	Accessible
044	E	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric	Accessible
045	E	Standard	16	47 ft	Electric	Accessible
046	E	Standard	16	48 ft	Electric	Accessible
047	E	Standard	16	52 ft	Electric	Accessible
048	E	Standard	16	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
049	E	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric	Accessible
050	E	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric	Accessible
051	E	Standard	8	44 ft	Electric	Accessible
052	E	Standard	16	59 ft	Electric	Accessible
053	E	Standard	16	82 ft	Electric	Accessible
054	E	Standard	16	37 ft	Electric	Accessible
055	E	Standard	8	23 ft	Electric	Accessible
056	E	Standard	8	61 ft	Electric	Accessible
057	E	Standard	8	57 ft	Electric	Accessible
058	E	Standard	8	57 ft	Electric	Accessible
059	E	Standard	16	61 ft	Electric	Accessible
060	E	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric	Accessible
061	E	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric	Accessible
062	E	Standard	8	47 ft	Electric	Accessible

About Dowdy Lake Campground

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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.

Rules and notices at Dowdy Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Dowdy Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Drinking water is available until Sept. 30. No RV water connections are available. Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.

This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us

Dowdy Lake is a no-wake lake

Campsite fee includes use of the day-use area

Extra parking is not available

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.

EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

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

Check-Out is at 12 P.M.

Check-In is at 2 P.M.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Dowdy Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Dowdy Lake Campground?

Dowdy Lake Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 62 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Dowdy Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Dowdy Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Dowdy Lake Campground have?

Dowdy Lake Campground has 62 campsites.