Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (67 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Dumont Campground offers spectacular alpine scenery at 9,400 ft with lake access, private and roomy campsites, and magnificent views of the Park Range and Continental Divide. Campers praise the large spacious sites, nearby hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and proximity to Steamboat Springs.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Moose, Mule Deer, Coyote, Mountain Bluebird, and Greater Sage-Grouse present in area
Insider tips for Dumont Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Sites are spread out and spacious; some lack shade so plan accordingly for hot midsummer days Campsites are located right by the Rabbit Ears trailhead
Skip Dumont Campground if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need camping after October or before May—seasonal operations only. You want developed amenities—this is a remote alpine campground.
Best time to visit Dumont Campground: June-September — Campground operates May through October; June reviews note standing water from snowmelt, suggesting early-mid summer is optimal.
Nearby campgrounds: Meadows Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO), Hidden Lakes Campground (WY), Grizzly Creek Guard Station (WALDEN, CO), Dry Lake Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO).
Cell signal at Dumont Campground (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Sites are spread out and spacious; some lack shade so plan accordingly for hot midsummer days
Campsites are located right by the Rabbit Ears trailhead
Campground operates May through October; June reviews note standing water from snowmelt, suggesting early-mid summer is optimal
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









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.
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