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Dumont Campground

12 mi southeast of Steamboat Springs, CO · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
22sites
Reservablebooking
Jun–Augbest months

About Dumont Campground

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…

  • Fees: $26 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. **NO CREDIT CARDS** accepted. Payment…
  • Season: Late June – October 1
  • Managed by: Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, FS
  • Where: 12 mi southeast of Steamboat Springs, CO · 40.40402, -106.62352
  • Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingBikingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingHuntingClimbingWinter sports

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

28°
9°Jan
31°
10°Feb
39°
16°Mar
46°
23°Apr
55°
31°May
65°
39°Jun
72°
45°Jul
70°
43°Aug
62°
37°Sep
49°
27°Oct
36°
17°Nov
28°
9°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Dumont Lake CgATV roadat camp0.9 mi
Wyoming TrailHorseat camp31.6 mi
Dumont Lake PgATV road0.1 mi0.5 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 15 mi
Water fill-up: 12.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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