Colorado · Camping

Lowry Campground

Jun–Jul
best months

Is Lowry Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

At 9,338 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Dillon Ranger DistrictWhite River National Forest

Lowry Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Dillon Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, about 2 miles from the town of Dillon. It sits at roughly 9,000 feet, and a fee is charged for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. Several other spots are close by. Prospector Bouldering is about 0.3 miles away, and the Swan Mtn Bike Path is about 0.4 miles away. Prospector Campground is about 0.7 miles away, and Dillon Reservoir is about 1.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Lostfork Basecamp21 mi away
Camp Always Choose Adventures28 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Best time to go · Jun–Jul
Best time to visit Lowry Campground
Best months: June–July. 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
  31° / 1°
  12 wet
2. Feb
  33° / 4°
  11 wet
3. Mar
  41° / 10°
  11 wet
4. Apr
  47° / 18°
  11 wet
5. May
  58° / 26°
  10 wet
6. Jun
  69° / 33°
  9 wet
7. Jul
  75° / 38°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  73° / 37°
  13 wet
9. Sep
  66° / 30°
  10 wet
10. Oct
  54° / 21°
  8 wet
11. Nov
  41° / 11°
  9 wet
12. Dec
  32° / 3°
  11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dillon 1 E, CO, 2 mi away at 9,065 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.