Dumont Lake Campground

Area Status: Open

*NOTE: This campground will close for the season on October 2nd, 2024

Dumont Lake Campground is 22 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs, just minutes off of U.S. Highway 40 (Rabbit Ears Pass) between the towns of Steamboat Springs and Kremmling.

The campground is made up of 22 sites and are combination of pull-through and back-in sites
(17 are reservable through recreation.gov and 6 sites are first come basis.)

Each campsite offers a fire grate and a picnic table.

The nearby lake is located at the Picnic Area. Some sites offer a view of the lake which is within walking distance from the campground.

The campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables and firegrates. No potable water is available.

Activities include fishing, boating, hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking at or near the lake. (Note, E-bikes are only allowed on designated Motorized Trails and Forest Service Roads.)

Dumont Lake is restricted to electric motors or hand propelled boats only. The lake and stream offer opportunities for trout fishing enthusiasts!

The area borders on the Continental Divide and sits on top of the Park Range, offering spectacular views of several Colorado mountain ranges, and welcomes bird watchers and wildflower viewing!

Visitors wishing to hike a scenic trail can reach the two-mile Rabbit Ears Trail from the campground and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail just a short drive away.

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At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open seasonally, (late June/Early July) weather dependent. This campground will close for the season on October 2nd, 2024
Reservations:	Reservations at www.recreation.gov or 877-444-6777. 17 sites are reservable and 6 sites are first come basis
Area Amenities:	Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
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:	Late June - October 2
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Camping limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.
Closest Towns:	Steamboat Springs, CO, Kremmling, CO and Walden, CO
Water:	No potable water.
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (3)
Passes:	Day use area at the lake is a $5 fee and is seperate from the campground. No credit cards accepted. Must pay with exact cash or check.
Operated By:	Forest Service, Hahns Peak Bears Ears Ranger District
Information Center:	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District 8am-4:30pm 970-870-2299 925 Weiss Rd Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

General Information

Directions:

From Steamboat Springs, CO, travel 22 miles southeast on U.S. Highway 40/Rabbit Ears Pass. Turn left on Forest Road 315 at the Dumont Campground sign. The campground is located about a mile from the highway.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Campground Camping

Campsites only (No cabin rentals available)

No. of Sites	22 single site(s)
Reservation Info	This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=75441\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites	None

River and Stream Fishing

Big Game Hunting

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Interpretive Areas

Amenities

Camping trailer:	Max trailer length 40 feet
Fee charged for some activities:	$5 day use site located at the lake
Accessible:	22 Handicap Accessible Sites
Drinking water:	Currently there is no drinking water available, campers must pack water in