Dry Lake Campground (CO)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Dry Lake Campground (CO) in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Dry Lake Trailhead is located off County Road 60 (Buffalo Pass Road) and is near the Dry Lake Campground. This trailhead provides access to both non-motorized and motorized trails. Access for dirt bikes and other recreational vehicles on Buffalo Pass Road. This is a very high-use year-round trailhead and a gateway to exploring the aspens, sub-alpine firs, and wildflowers of the mountains of the Park Range. A vault to
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 5.3 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Dry Lake Campground (CO) FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Dry Lake Campground (CO)?
Dry Lake Campground (CO) in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Dry Lake Campground (CO) when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Dry Lake Campground (CO) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Dry Lake Campground (CO) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Dry Lake Campground (CO) a good campground?
Dry Lake Campground (CO) holds an average rating of 3.9/5 from 11 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Dry Lake Campground (CO) located?
Dry Lake Campground (CO) is located in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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