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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Dowdy Lake Picnic Site

Dowdy Lake Picnic Site is situated along the north shore of Dowdy Lake near the community of Red Feather Lakes. It provides parking and picnicking opportunities for day users of the area. There are two restrooms and a boat ramp within the area. 

General Information

Please contact the Colorado Department of Parks & Wildlife for fishing regulations and licensing.

Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.79686833

Longitude: -105.5643533

Elevation

8,100’

Directions

Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto the Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and travel approximately 22 miles. Turn right (north) and travel another mile to signed campground entrance on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

There are 18 picnic sites each with a table and grill. 

Last updated April 3rd, 2025