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6/27/2024:
Dry Lake Campground will be closed until 2025 as it undergoes construction for the season.
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Dry Lake Campground is located 8 miles northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado on the Buffalo Pass Road. This small campground is surrounded by Aspen, Spruce and Fir trees and is in a good location to access some great hiking and biking on the roadway and the Spring Creek Trail.
Dry lake is only 8 inches deep and dries up in early summer and does not offer fishing.
Camping limit is 14 days in 30 day period. It is within a reasonable driving distance of community events and the commercially operated Strawberry Park Hot Springs.
Dry Lake has 8 campsites and each include a fire grate and picnic table. Vault toilets and trash services are available. No potable water, campers should come prepared with their own water.
Trailer spaces are available with a maximum length of 20 feet.
This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 6/27/2024: Dry Lake Campground will be closed until 2025 as it undergoes construction for the season. |
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| Operational Hours: | 6/27/2024: Dry Lake Campground will be closed until 2025 as it undergoes construction for the season. |
| Reservations: | 6/27/2024: Dry Lake Campground will be closed until 2025 as it undergoes construction for the season. To make a reservation, please go to Recreation.gov. Campsites open up 2 weeks in advance. There are a couple first come, first served sites. |
| Fees: | $26 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk. |
| Permit Info: | No permit required |
| Open Season: | Mid-Late June (weather dependent) - Late October (weather dependent) |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Dogs must remain leashed at all times in the campground. Lake does not offer fishing and is often dried up. No potable water available. |
| Closest Towns: | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Hahns Peak Bears Ears District, Steamboat Springs |
| Information Center: | Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District 925 Weiss Drive Steamboat Springs, Colorado 970-870-2299 M-F, 8am-4:30pm |
General Information
Directions:Directions from Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Travel 4 miles north of Steamboat Springs on Routt County Road #36 (Strawberry Park Rd), then 3.6 miles east on Routt County Road #38 (Buffalo Pass Rd). The campground is located to the north of the road.
Accessibility:
6/27/2024:
Dry Lake Campground will be closed until 2025 as it undergoes construction for the season.
General Notes:
Parking:
Activities
Campground Camping
Campsites only (No cabin rentals available)
| No. of Sites | 8 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Caring for the Land
Location
