Lowry Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Silverthorne, CO, CO
Price: From $27 per night
Price range: $27–$38 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (187 reviews)
Season: Year-round
At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest. This campground is in close proximity to Dillon Reservoir and a handful of trails, making it an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located with
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lowry-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Located at 9,320 feet in White River National Forest near Dillon Reservoir with 360-degree Rocky Mountain views and access to boating, fishing, and hiking. Camp hosts are praised for friendliness and efficiency with well-maintained vault toilets.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, Moose, Mule Deer, Red Fox, and Pacific Marten present in area. Birds include Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Pygmy Nuthatch, Black-billed Magpie, and American Dipper.
Insider tips for Lowry Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 27 sites and high demand Expect minimal shade due to pine beetle removal; bring sun protection Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm when booking
Skip Lowry Campground if: You need full hookups — water and sewer not available. You require a bath house — only vault toilets provided. You have difficulty navigating uneven or tight camping spots per reviewer experience.
Best time to visit Lowry Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as known issue..
Nearby campgrounds: Prospector (Silverthorne, CO), Windy Point Group (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Peak One (Silverthorne, CO), Heaton Bay (Silverthorne, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lowry Campground
Cell signal at Lowry Campground (Silverthorne, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest. This campground is in close proximity to Dillon Reservoir and a handful of trails, making it an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 27 sites and high demand
Expect minimal shade due to pine beetle removal; bring sun protection
Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm when booking
Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as known issue.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-70, take exit 205. Travel east on Highway 6 towards Keystone, Colorado, for approximately 3 miles. Turn right on Swan Mountain Road and proceed 1.5 miles to the Lowry Campground sign. Turn left and proceed a half mile to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White River National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White River National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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