U.S. Forest Service · White River National Forest · Silverthorne, CO

Lowry Campground

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.

Partly reservable27 sitesDark sky55 ft maxElectric hookupsPets ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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2fires
active
Harris Park Broadcast Rx (prescribed burn) · 29 mi away · 390 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard with electric23
Tent-only3
Standard, no hookups1
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

27 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfacePowerPeople / vehicles
001StandardBack-in49GravelNo10 / 1
002ElectricBack-in30Gravel30 amp10 / 1
003ElectricBack-in35Gravel30 amp10 / 1
004ElectricBack-in55Gravel30 amp10 / 1
005ElectricBack-in33Gravel30 amp10 / 1
006ElectricBack-in35Gravel30 amp10 / 1
007ElectricPull-through45Gravel30 amp10 / 1
008ElectricBack-in25Gravel30 amp10 / 1
009ElectricBack-in25Gravel30 amp10 / 1
010ElectricBack-in25Gravel30 amp10 / 1

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

The site records list sites up to 55 ft. The campground description says a 32 ft maximum.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length55 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
Dark sky3.5 miles from Frisco, Colorado, a certified International Dark Sky Community

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestWhite River National Forest
RulesBody contact with Dillon Reservoir prohibited; this includes swimming, water skiing, jet skiing and scuba diving. Several campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails.

White River National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lowry Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 0.95 inches of precipitation, 18.0 inches of snowFebruary: 0.99 inches of precipitation, 17.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 17.5 inches of snowApril: 1.42 inches of precipitation, 17.3 inches of snowMay: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 6.4 inches of snowJune: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowJuly: 1.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowOctober: 0.98 inches of precipitation, 7.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 14.6 inches of snowDecember: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 15.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 16.3°F averageFebruary: 18.5°F averageMarch: 25.5°F averageApril: 32.8°F averageMay: 41.8°F averageJune: 50.8°F averageJuly: 56.6°F averageAugust: 54.7°F averageSeptember: 47.9°F averageOctober: 37.4°F averageNovember: 26.2°F averageDecember: 17.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Dillon 1 E, 2 miles from the campground at 9,065 feet, station USC00052281 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 115 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townSilverthorne, Colorado
Coordinates39.5986° N, 106.0344° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Harris Park Broadcast Rx

    29 mi from the campground · 390 acres

  • Wildfire
    Willow

    33 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearREI ↗2.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.7 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗45.6 mi

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Lowry Campground - White River National Forest, CO

Worth a stop

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Prospector Bouldering
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Windy Point
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Busted Axel
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Swan Mtn Bike Path
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Sapphire Point Trail
    0.6 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.3 mi
    Soda Creek
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness begins about 4.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lowry Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lowry Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Lowry Campground have?

27 sites, including 23 standard sites with power, 3 tent-only sites, and 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lowry Campground?

The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Lowry Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lowry Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lowry Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Lowry Campground good for stargazing?

Frisco, Colorado, a certified International Dark Sky Community, is 3.5 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

Is there cell service at Lowry Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Lowry Campground?

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground, offering 26.8 miles of shoreline. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lowry Campground?

Silverthorne, Colorado. Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir.

Source: Getting there

What if Lowry Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Prospector (0.2 mi), Windy Point Group (0.8 mi), and Pine Cove Campground (2 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby