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Campground · CO

DOWDY LAKE

CO · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

Booking is hardest here in September (8/10) and easiest in October (3/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov3
  12. Dec3
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 52 electric sites
  • 10 tent-only sites
  • 52 RV sites
  • 55 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 130 ft

Activities: HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BIKING, BIRDING, CANOEING, KAYAKING

Location

Where it is