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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.
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.
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.
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.
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.
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.
No dump station, very tight spaces, nice view of expensive houses, weird set up, electric only, several water pumps. Shotguns heard close to the campground, then police sirens, welcome to Colo. Lots of rocks and spaces for kids to play but just good for 1 night.
I stayed there one night after tourist season. Nice place but tiny camping spots. Pleasant, helpful hosts.
Great tent site if you don’t mind RV neighbors. We had site 19 which offered a nice view. Toilets were always kept clean. Only disappointment was that there was no spigot water available at the time and we didn’t know ahead of time. Great location in Dillon in proximity to cool outdoor fun options. Would come again.
It is a small camp ground up above lake Dillon. Two sets of restrooms (very clean). Site 6 and 14 I think are the best ones. You can bike right out of the cp ground to the lower camp grounds and to the main trail. Padel boarding is a five minute drive each way. I will go again for sure!
Great campsite with amazing views! Camp host is super nice and does a great job of keeping up the grounds and facilities. All sites have electric ($37) except 1 site without ($26). A few tent sites are available too. Close to trails and a perfect location between Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne.
