Colorado · published-coordinate region
Dowdy Lake
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USDA Forest Service62Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
62Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the 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.
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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 62 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
62
Vehicle limit
62
Vehicle length
52
Driveway entry
53
Shade
57
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
52
Tent Only Nonelectric
10
Operator 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.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
62 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 62 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 64 ft Tent: 64 ft Trailer: 64 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 64 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 002 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 84 ft Tent: 84 ft Trailer: 84 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 84 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 005 B Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 75 ft Tent: 75 ft Trailer: 75 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 B Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 007 B Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 008 B Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 B Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 130 ft Tent: 130 ft Trailer: 130 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 130 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 B Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 73 ft Tent: 73 ft Trailer: 73 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 73 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 014 A Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: 41 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 74 ft Tent: 74 ft Trailer: 74 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 74 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 020 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Full |
| Site 030 C Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Full |
| Site 034 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 D Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 66 ft Tent: 66 ft Trailer: 66 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 66 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 31 ft Tent: 31 ft Trailer: 31 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 31 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 045 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 046 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 047 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 52 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 048 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 049 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 051 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 052 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 053 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 82 ft Tent: 82 ft Trailer: 82 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 82 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 054 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 055 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 23 ft Tent: 23 ft Trailer: 23 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 23 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 056 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 057 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 57 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 57 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 058 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 57 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 57 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 059 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 060 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 061 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 062 E Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | 20/30 Shade: Yes |
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