Dumont Campground
Campground · Colorado · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Routt National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- up to 10
- People per site
- 9,561 ft
- Elevation
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.
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.
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.
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.The facts
- Season: Late June – October 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 21 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: DUMONT
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
22 campsites at Dumont Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 002 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 003 | DUMONT | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 004 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 005 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 006 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 007 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 008 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 009 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 010 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 011 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 012 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 013 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 014 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 015 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 016 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 017 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 018 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 019 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 020 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 021 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 022 | DUMONT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
40.40402, -106.62352 · 40°24'14.5"N 106°37'24.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dumont Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Dumont Campground?
- Yes, Dumont Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dumont Campground have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Dumont Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dumont Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Dumont Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Dumont Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Dumont Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dumont Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $26 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.
Restrictions:
- Camping limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.
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Contact
- Phone 970-870-2299
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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