Lowry Campground
LOWRY CAMPGROUND
Part of White River National Forest
Overview
At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest.This campground is in close proximity to Dillon Reservoir and a handful of trails, making it an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.
Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.
Facilities
Lowry Campground has 27 sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Three tent-only campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.Sites 2-24 have electric hookups. There is an extra fee for the electrical service at these sites.
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water and vault toilets.
All campsites are allowed 10 people and two vehicles only, with a maximum vehicle length of 32 feet.
Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.Described as being more vertical than horizontal, the nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be rewarded with spectacular scenery.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Recreation
Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground, offering 26.8 miles of shoreline. It is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, with an occasional cutthroat trout finding its way into the lake from feeder streams.Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.
From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.
Nearby Attractions
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Important Notices
Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Body contact with Dillon Reservoir prohibited, including swimming, water skiing, jetskiing and scuba diving
All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
In accordance with standard industry practices, there will be an additional vehicle fee per day on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicles in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
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Campers must occupy the site the first night at a campsite. This prevents booking the site for Fri-Sun and showing up on Saturday.
Campers may leave the site for 24 hours and must occupy the site otherwise. This allows a camper to say go for an overnight backpack trip in the woods for one night and come back to their campsite the next day.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Marina
Directions
From I-70, take exit 205. Travel east on Highway 6 towards Keystone, Colorado, for approximately 3 miles. Turn right on Swan Mountain Road and proceed 1.5 miles to the Lowry Campground sign. Turn left and proceed a half mile to the campground.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 970-468-7681
Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River ParkwaySilverthorne, CO 80468
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 014, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop LOWR, Type Standard Electric
