Lone Rock Campground
Lone Rock Campground is located on the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,479 feet. The campground boasts gold medal waters and views of the river.
This campground is very popular and crowded during the weekends and peak season, so it is recommended for campers to make reservation in advance. Also, walk-up sites are not usually available as the two designated walk-ups sites are occupied by campground hosts.
All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the fall, winter and spring.
General Information
Lone Rock campground is the only campground on the river which accepts recreational vehicles (RV), and the only campground on the river which accepts reservations. Therefore, it tends to fill to capacity quicker than other campgrounds along the river.
Walk-up sites are not usually available as the two designated walk-ups sites are occupied by campground hosts.
Lone Rock does not have electricity or water hook-ups. There is no dump station available.
Although river access is available, be cautioned there is private land along the river. Be mindful of private fences and do not trespass.
Open year-round
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum eight people, two tents and two vehicles or one recreation vehicle per site.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
- Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
$28 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one recreational vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. $11 fee for a third vehicle.
$11 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: South Platte Ranger District
Contact Phone: 303-275-5610
Address: 30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115 Conifer, CO 80433
Phone: 303-275-5610
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.25319581
Longitude: -105.23625573
Directions
There are two potential routes to access the Lone Rock Campground from Denver:
From Denver, travel south on Highway 285 toward Fairplay. Turn south on Highway 126 and travel 22 miles to the Lone Rock Campground.
From Denver travel south from C470 on Highway 85 about 10 miles to the town of Sedalia. Turn west on Highway 67 and travel 14 miles to the town of Sprucewood. At Sprucewood, stay south on the dirt road part of Highway 67 for 8 miles until you reach paved road. Turn left, heading south and continue 5 miles on 67 to the town of Deckers. Turn right, heading west for 1 mile on Highway 126 to the Lone Rock Campground. The campground will be on the south side of the road.
Parking
Parking for two vehicles or one recreational vehicle (RV) are allowed at each site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
A hand pump is available during peak season only.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Picnic tables and fire rings/grates available.
