Platte River Campground
This campground has 10 campsites for tent camping only. At an elevation of 6,400 feet, full-service camping begins May 1 and continues until the weekend after Labor Day weekend in September.
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/spring.
Reservations
This campground is strictly first-come, first-served.
General Information
No on-site host. Host is located at Lone Rock Campground.
A maximum of eight people per campsite is permitted. No more than a 14-night consecutive stay is permitted in the campground. Vehicles must be parked in established site. No vehicle parking behind barriers.
Please be careful with your campfire. In the campgrounds, fires must be in the ring/grate provided.
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.
REMEMBER! You must be in a designated campground to stay overnight. Fires are permitted ONLY in the campgrounds, no fires are allowed in the picnic areas. NO SHOOTING ALLOWED! Much of the property along the river is privately owned. Please respect the posted signs.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum of eight people, two tents and two vehicles per site.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
$24 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles per site are 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: 39.2975636
Longitude: -105.20818952
Directions
From Denver, travel U.S. Highway 285 to Pine Junction. Take south turn on Jefferson County Road 126 and drive for approximately 25 miles to Douglas County 67 at Deckers. Platte River Campground is located 4 miles north of Deckers on right side.
From Sedalia, travel U.S. Highway 67 from Sedalia to Sprucewood. Stay on 67 South (straight) until you reach pavement at the South Platte River. Go 1 mile south. Platte River Campground is on the left side.
Parking
General parking -- must walk and pack items to campsites
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Individual picnic table and fire ring/grate at each site.
