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Dowdy Lake Campground

Campground · National forest in Larimer County, Colorado.

62Campsites
Dowdy LakeRight on the shore of
YesRV hookups
130 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG)
Campsites62
Site types52 standard, electric, 10 tent only no electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 52 sites
Longest RV/trailer site130 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(970) 295-6700
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Dowdy Lake Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Dowdy Lake Campground is in Larimer County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.