Dumont Campground
DUMONT CAMPGROUND
Part of Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng
Overview
With spectacular scenery and lake access, Dumont Campground is a paradise for birders, wildflower seekers, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. The area borders the Continental Divide and sits atop the Park Range at 9,400 ft in Northwest Colorado, offering views of several other mountain ranges. The facility is comprised of both a small campground and day-use area. Campsites are private and roomy, and most have clear views of lush alpine meadows. Campers also have the convenience of three restrooms. The 50-acre Dumont Lake is surrounded by a spruce-fir forest and alpine meadow that boasts colorful wildflowers in warmer months. It sits near the base of Rabbit Ears Peak in the Routt National Forest.With spectacular scenery and lake access, Dumont Campground is a paradise for birders, wildflower seekers, fly fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. The area borders the Continental Divide and sits atop the Park Range in north central Colorado, offering views of several other Rocky Mountain ranges.
Facilities
The facility is comprised of both a small campground and day-use area. Campsites are private and roomy, and most have clear views of the alpine meadow around the lake. Campers also have the convenience of three restrooms.
Dumont Lake is located at the picnic area, which a short walk away from the campground. The lake is restricted to electric motors or hand-propelled boats only.
Natural Features
The 50-acre Dumont Lake is surrounded by a spruce-fir forest and alpine meadow that boasts colorful wildflowers in warmer months. It sits near the base of Rabbit Ears Peak in the Routt National Forest.The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.
Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. Dumont Lake is particularly known for its birding opportunities.
Recreation
The area offers spin and fly fishing for trout in the lake and stream, as well as access to hiking, backpacking and mountain biking on the many nearby dirt roads and trails. Campers can reach the two-mile Rabbit Ears Trail from the facility, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail nearby.Rock climbers can also find routes in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.Important Notices
- Campground may be subject to late opening of the reservation season due to heavy snow conditions
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- 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.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- CLIMBING - Rock Climbing
- BOATING - Canoeing
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 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.
Contact Information
Phone: 970-870-2299
925 WEISS DRIVESTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop DUMONT, Type Standard Nonelectric
