Like with all good camping spots, ya gotta get there early. The good news is that even on a busy weekend, there's bound to be a spot SOMEWHERE off Deadman Road, even if it's not the best of the best, bc there are so many options. They all offer a form of privacy, but the variety of what's available here is what makes it so special... Boulders/rocks? check. Views? check. Trees? check. Water/stream? check. We've been up there 4 times, and each time offered something different than the last. 

It's conveniently located near Red Feather, so if you need to fill up some water or grab a few things from the store, it's not too far of a drive. 

Visiting Dowdy Lake was the highlight... We were lucky enough to find our own "private" beach where we got to swim and cool off during the most beautiful sunny day, and then head back to our campsite to enjoy the Milky Way Movie next to our campfire. 

Heaven, and worth the drive.