Dumont Campground

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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG Fees: $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. Season: Late June to October 1 Status: closed Reservations: Reservations at www.recreation.gov or 877-444-6777. 17 sites are reservable and 6 sites are first come basis 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… Getting there: From Steamboat Springs, Colorado, travel 22 miles southeast on U.S. Highway 40/Rabbit Ears Pass. Turn left on Forest Road 315 at the Dumont Campground sign. The campground is located about a mile from the highway. Rules: Camping limit is 14 days in a 30 day period. Phone: 970-870-2299 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234551 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: FS, 2013, FS, June 2018