Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Located within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Dowdy Lake Campground offers a quintessential Colorado mountain experience. At an elevation of approximately 8,100 feet, this destination provides a peaceful retreat amidst towering ponderosa pines. It is one of the most popular spots in the Red Feather Lakes area, known for its <strong>scenic lakeside views</strong> and well-spaced campsites that offer a sense of privacy and immersion in nature. Unlike typical high-density parks, this location focuses on preserving the forest atmosphere.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>The park is situated in the heart of the Red Feather Lakes region, north of Fort Collins. The landscape is characterized by unique <strong>granite outcrops</strong>, dense forests, and a cluster of pristine alpine lakes. Dowdy Lake serves as a central focal point, offering a cooling breeze and reflection of the surrounding ridges. The atmosphere is exceptionally quiet, providing a refreshing escape from the summer heat and bustle found at lower elevations along the Colorado Front Range.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>Unlike many primitive forest service sites, Dowdy Lake offers <strong>electric hookups</strong> at a significant number of its campsites, making it a top choice for RV travelers who want a bit of power. The park provides essential facilities including vault toilets and seasonal drinking water access. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. While there are no sewer or water hookups at individual sites, the availability of <strong>30-amp and 50-amp power</strong> allows for a comfortable stay deep within the national forest.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Recreation centers on the water, where visitors enjoy <strong>trout fishing</strong> and non-motorized boating. The lake is restricted to wake-less speeds, ensuring a calm environment for kayaking and paddleboarding. For those looking to explore on foot, the <strong>Mount Margaret Trail</strong> is accessible nearby, offering miles of hiking and mountain biking through diverse terrain. The nearby village of Red Feather Lakes offers a small-town charm with local shops and basic supplies to supplement your trip.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This campground is ideal for RVers who prioritize a <strong>natural, rustic setting</strong> over resort-style amenities like pools or clubhouses. It is a perfect fit for anglers, wildlife photographers, and families who enjoy traditional camping activities like evening campfires and stargazing. Because it offers electricity in a forest setting, it attracts travelers who want to enjoy the <strong>great outdoors</strong> and the beauty of Roosevelt National Forest without completely draining their house batteries.</p>



Arapaho Roosevelt Dowdy Lake is a beautiful lake located in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. It is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities. The lake is surrounded by lush forests and stunning mountain views, making it a great spot for a peaceful getaway. The lake is stocked with trout, bass, and other fish, and is a great spot for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and bald eagles. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting outdoor adventure, Arapaho Roosevelt Dowdy Lake is the perfect destination.

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Arapaho-Roosevelt/Dowdy Lake

Visit Dowdy Lake Campground in Red Feather Lakes, CO. Enjoy electric hookups, trout fishing, and serene forest sites for a perfect mountain RV escape.

Dowdy Lake Campground | Red Feather Lakes, CO

Great family campground. Clean sites and facilities, beautiful scenery, decent site separation.

This place is a hidden gem. The staff here are awesome and super friendly. Book early though because it can be hard to find a spot.
Great fishing and super clean restrooms!

Wonderful campground! Sites are in great shape and allow you to opt for a completely wooded setting or ones with views of the lake. Trails everywhere through the campground itself for easy access to the lake. Very clean and lit restrooms.  Camp hosts were friendly and approachable. Forget something? There are stores nearby and even an Ace Hardware.

Beautiful lakeside camping. The trails are a little lackluster. We were right by the lake so there was no privacy as the lake trail came right next to the site with no delineation between the two. Otherwise very comfortable. Will be back to try a different site next year

Great campground! We stayed in site 27 and it was close to the water. I think the lower 20’s are probably closest to the water. Nice small beach area. No swimming but you can fish, paddle board, kayak, or splash a little on the beach. We had a beautiful sunset there in early August. We will be back again!

A peacfeul, quiet campground with a calm lake and view.

Bathrooms were clean!
Hosts were very friendly!

Stayed in #49 which was spacious, had fire ring/food storage, and had quick access to bathrooms and the water.

Remember that you must pay with cash and no swimming in the water. Firewood bundles are $10 each.

Camp sites are beautiful!

Each campsite has its own tent area, fire ring, large picnic table, and bear box. Each of these appeared to be freshly cleaned before my arrival.

The campsite has a large, level area for tents. The area is large enough to accommodate more than one tent, or a large tent plus a sunshade.

Restrooms were both very clean, well maintained, and smelled nicely.

The camp host checks in daily, is friendly, and is available.

My campsite was #27. I saw campsites #20 to #27, and they were all great! Site arraignment among trees gives everyone a little privacy.

I highly recommend this campsite! One of the best sites I've ever found!

I HATE vault toilets - this place is immaculate. However, NO sanitizer was a major minus particularly as we know we have to be vigiliant - COVID will not go away, also I caught walking pneumonia from a State park due to the lack of appropriate handwashing facilities. There are plenty of other bugs eg, dysentry etc which, being near a water activity area makes this point all the more important. The only place with water outside of the vault toilet block was for filtered water where they don't want you to bring your own soap to wash your hands because they don't want that soap going into the aquifer below. The sign was confusing and people, want to wash their hands so meh!

They had had bear sightings in the adjacent area but didn't update the bear last seen on the notice board because it wasn't in that specific camp area! Whoa!

Kids out on their canoes or paddleboards without parents! Forget hungry bears, the squall may have had its pick instead. No lookout even though it was a State Park or ability to rent a kayak or paddleboard which would have been fun. No notice to remind people to wear a life jacket with a whistle. No one to rescue them if anything went wrong. So it was a case of fend for yourself. I wonder how all that would hold up in court in terms of liability? This is a country of extremes LoL.

First come first served means you have to wait for the camp host to allow you to be there :( Arrived at 11.15pm so I slept in the car as that was not an appropriate time to set up. Family left around 7am so I politely asked if I could have theirs. Set up my tent. Visited the camp host twice but they were not available. Another person told me they were snippy. Waited till I saw them but I was then told they had received a 'special' from on high and I couldn't have the spot. That i had to ask them first because they keep a waiting list (hang on! what happened to first come first served?). The lady who was one of the camp hosts, said I could have the next spot for free but I would need to move. Her husband cared so much about the campsite he was somewhat rude and difficult to talk to! I was given two numbers. One chap came to talk to me and knew the male host was often abrasive. I didn't care really as it was a slightly comical incident. The main office didn't bother to call back.

They were very helpful overall. I had had enough by then so I went on up into the woods. Being prayed over by oncoming traffic was slightly amusing. I don't recommend going up to
as only one site was safe enough to camp in, possibly two, due to falling trees from pine beetle kill. The weather had lightning and it wasn't safe to be a campsite frankly. Having just tried to find the name of it, it doesn't list it. Whoops! That is because I should have gone to Bellair campsite but that wasn't sign posted and I must have missed a beat in the directions Oops!

Great ldeveloped campground with all the amenities. Be aware, you can't pull your car right up to every spot. I had to park and walk my stuff over to my site while my friends with a camper were able to pull right up to their spot.

Excellent campground!  I spent a week here.  The weekend was full and the weekdays were empty.  The host was great!  That's pretty much the main reason I'm leaving this review.  He helped me out with several things.  I had some good conversations with him.  I caught a lot of trout on the lake, did some good hiking although a lot of the trails still had snow, ice, and mud (it was the middle of April).  The bathrooms were very clean and had a bunch of cinnamon scented air fresheners to keep them smelling good.  I love cinnamon!!!  I always think of that episode if Seinfeld with cinnamon bobka hahaha.  "I beg your pardon? Cinnamon takes a back seat to no Bobka. People love cinnamon. It should be on tables at restaurants along with salt and pepper. Anytime anyone says, "Oh This is so good. What's in it?" The answer invariably comes back, Cinnamon! Cinnamon! Again and again! Lesser Bobka - I think not." 😆😂🤣

Anyway, I liked this campground a lot, I had great cellular service everywhere in the campground (I use Google Fi which uses Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and some other service provider satellites.  It's shocking to me that so many people have never even heard of Google Fi, and if you travel outside of the US often it's almost unbeatable considering the price doesn't change).  I wish this campground had showers and water at the campsites but I'm not going to deduct a star because of that.  I'll definitely be coming back to this campsite again.  The only strange thing was that on Sunday night there was only 1 other campsite taken and Friday and Saturday night it was completely full.  That Sunday night has a girl that was louder, more obnoxious, and more desperate for attention than the completely full campground with lots of children and teenagers from the 2 nights before combined.  She was there with someone else, her boyfriend, but I never heard him say anything.  She was constantly yelling and screaming like she had her first beer ever and was at the Super Bowl.  I feel bad for her boyfriend because she doesn't care about other people and, clearly, believes the world revolves around herself.  I wish she was there Saturday night just to hear and laugh at her for all the other people that would tell her to "Shut up!  We're trying to sleep!" after midnight.  😆😂🤣

Wow what a beautiful place to camp,fish,hike and just relax
Now it's  2021 and going back for my 69th Birthday Camping trip. Can't wait, it's such a beautiful and peaceful place

Very clean facilities, friendly hosts. Stayed for 3 days 2 nights.  Camp grounds are clean with beautiful lake views.  I would recommend and look forward to tent camping again.

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Arapaho-Roosevelt/Dowdy Lake