Dowdy Lake
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At a Glance
About Dowdy Lake
Dowdy Lake is a national park campground at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG in Larimer County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Dowdy Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 130 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 143 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG include Redfeather Ranger Station, West Lake, Bellaire Lake Campground, Mountain Park and Narrows (co).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 324 · 2024: 457 · 2025: 459
Location
Address
Morrison, Colorado
Coordinates
40.7965, -105.5655
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 927 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Redfeather Ranger Station
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
West Lake
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Bellaire Lake Campground
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Mountain Park
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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Narrows (co)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Jacks Gulch
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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Dowdy Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Dowdy Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Dowdy Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Dowdy Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Dowdy Lake right now?
Yes! There are currently 77 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Dowdy Lake, with availability on 11 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.
How often is availability checked at Dowdy Lake?
Campsite Tonight monitors Dowdy Lake for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 59 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Dowdy Lake?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Dowdy Lake using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Dowdy Lake located?
Dowdy Lake is located in Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, near Morrison, Colorado.
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