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Recreation Region: South Platte Ranger District

Scraggy View Picnic Area

Current Conditions
This site is open year-round dependent on weather.

On the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,296 feet, Scraggy View Picnic Area is approximately 1 1/2 hours' drive southwest of Denver on Jefferson County Route 126. There are five picnic sites.

No campfires; pedestal grills available.

General Information

Open year-round

Access during the winter may be limited due to snow.

Day use only, no overnight camping.

The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount with proper ID for the card holder’s vehicle only.

$11 fee for day use. Fees are payable by check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment. 

Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Contact Name: South Platte Ranger District

Contact Phone: 303-275-5610

Forest Service sign over an entry in an office plaza setting.

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: 39.32778414

Longitude: -105.18738376

Directions

Scraggy View Picnic Area is approximately 1 1/2 hours drive southwest of Denver on Jefferson County Route 126.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated May 9, 2025