Dry Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open seasonally due to snow. For questions call the Steamboat Springs Ranger Station: 970-870-2299 '
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 63.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.5358, -106.7819
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Dry Lake Campground is located 8 miles northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado on the Buffalo Pass Road. This small campground is surrounded by Aspen, Spruce and Fir trees and is in a good location to access some great hiking and biking, one the roadway and the Spring Creek Trail. Camping limit is 14 days. It is within a reasonable driving distance of community events and the commercially operated Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Dry Lake has 8 campsites with tables and fireplace grates. Vault toilets and trash services are available. Trailer spaces are available with a maximum length of 20 feet.This campground is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Dry Lake Campground free?
No. Dry Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Dry Lake Campground?
Directions from Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Travel 4 miles north of Steamboat Springs on Routt County Road #36 (Strawberry Park Rd), then 3.6 miles east on Routt County Road #38 (Buffalo Pass Rd). The campground is located to the north of the road.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
