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Dumont Campground

Dumont CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
22
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 3 h ago

Is Dumont Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District. It doesn't name Dumont Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 22 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,561 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near Steamboat SpringsHahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Dumont Campground

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      28° / 7°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 9°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 15°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 23°

      9 wet

    5. May

      59° / 30°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 36°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 42°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 40°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 34°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 25°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 16°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 9°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Spicer, CO, 10.4 mi away at 8,385 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Dumont Campground

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