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Dowdy Lake

US Forest Service · Colorado

Dowdy Lake in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$20–$41/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
360
Phone
970-295-6700
Coordinates
40.79651, -105.56551

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-08-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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