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Dry Lake Campground

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Due to Construction Dry Lake Campground will be closed the summer of 2024. Please visit recreation.gov or https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbr for information on other nearby campgrounds. Other Nearby Campgrounds Hinman Campground Meadows Campground Dumont Campground Seedhouse Campground

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National Forest

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Overview

Dry Lake Campground is located 8 miles northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado on the Buffalo Pass Road. This small campground is surrounded by Aspen, Spruce and Fir trees and is in a good location to access some great hiking and biking. Camping limit is 14 days. It is within a reasonable driving distance of community events and the commercially operated Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Dry Lake has 7 campsites with tables and fireplace grates. Vault toilets and trash services are available. Trailer spaces are available with a maximum length of 20 feet.

Recreation

Dry Lake campground provides a great gateway for hiking and biking.__

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Dry Lake campground provides a great gateway for hiking and biking.__

Natural Features

At an elevation of 8,277 feet, Dry lake lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of 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.

Nearby Attractions

There are many attractions with Steamboat Springs only a short drive away. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.

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For facility specific information, please call (970) 870-2299.

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Location

Dry Lake Campground is located in Colorado

Directions

Directions from Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Travel 4 miles north of Steamboat Springs on Routt County Road #36 (Strawberry Park Rd), then 3.6 miles east on Routt County Road #38 (Buffalo Pass Rd). The campground is located to the north of the road.

Coordinates

40.535894 N
106.782159 W

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Vince C.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019

Meh Loud

Long way up a heavily traveled road. Loud site with lots of dirt bikers and parting. Long gone are the quiet nights up Buff pass.

Brian G.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019

Perfect

Great lil spot outside town, trail head right across road.

Kristin M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

Nice smaller campground

We arrived in early afternoon on a Monday and despite the sign out front that said “campground full” we found that there were 2 or 3 available sites that must have been recently vacated. We chose site 8 which was fairly spacious and private despite being close to the bathroom. The campground is pretty easy to get to from town (about 15 minutes) and is also fairly close to Strawberry hot springs which are definitely worth a visit! Mosquitoes were BAD in the evenings so be prepared. We brought our own firewood but there seemed to be a lot of cut logs that could be chopped up and used for the fire if you had an axe. The sunset colors over the Aspens was gorgeous and we saw some amazing shooting stars as well. If the campsite is full, there were some dispersed sites as you continue up the mountain but the road conditions get pretty bad as you get higher up.

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Alyssa E.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2017

Cute little campground

When we first got there almost all the sites were full (there are only 7 or 8). We got lucky and pulled up right as some people were leaving. The site was much bigger then the one next to us, from what I saw each site is very different in size and set up. If you go during mid summer it will be green and lush. You are close to your neighbors since it is a small campground and it has very little traffic through camp at night for that reason. Great for hiking or if your looking to stay out of town.

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Jason P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 21, 2017

We love Steamboat Springs

Dry Lake Campground is a very small place. There are only 7 or 8 sites and one is occupied by the camp host. All sites were occupied when we arrived but the host was gracious enough to share their site with us. There is no water or showers available, only toilets. The mosquitos were out, so I would definitely be prepared for that. There is plenty of small wood available if you are willing to search but I would recommend bringing firewood if you can. The location is beautiful! Be sure to visit Strawberry Park Hotsprings only a few miles away!! This is the best Hotspring in the state and you will not regret it!

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Vincent C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2016

Nicely place campground for access

This is a nicely placed campground up buff pass round outside of steamboat springs. It's the first camping you will come to on buff pass. It sits directly across for spring creek hiking trail and plenty of other hiking trail around. Also mountain biking serves as an option for the majority of the trails. Small directional loop serves all sites, In a moderate/heavily wooded area. Can remember how many site there are, but i think it was around 15-20? Fairly busy campground on the weekends. Pretty light traffic during the week. Alternatively is to drive up biff pass road( recommended higher clearance vehicle) to summit lake CG.