Lone Rock Campground

About

Lone Rock Campground is situated along the South Platte River in Pike National Forest at an elevation of 6,479 feet. The campground rises from the river on a hillside, with many sites offering views of the water. Privacy is minimal but ponderosa pines provide some shade. This is the only campground on the South Platte that accepts both RVs and advance reservations, making it popular during peak season. Anglers flock here for the gold medal rainbow and brown trout fishing. The Gill Trail, an intermediate 7-mile hike through Cheesman Canyon to Cheesman Dam, begins near the campground. Kayakers enjoy the river rapids, and wildlife viewing opportunities include moose, mule deer, owls, and golden eagles. Tubing is also popular. The campground has 17 sites (16 standard nonelectric, 1 tent-only) with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Drinking water is available from a hand pump during peak season only. No hookups or dump station. Maximum occupancy is 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles (or 1 RV) per site. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Directions

From Denver, take Highway 285 southwest to Pine Junction. Turn south on Jefferson County 126 and travel 28 miles to the campground. Alternate route: From C470, take Highway 85/Santa Fe south 10 miles to Sedalia. Turn west on Highway 67 for 14 miles to Sprucewood. Continue south on dirt Highway 67 for 8 miles to paved road. Turn left, continue 5 miles south on 67 to Deckers. Turn right (west) on Highway 126 for 1 mile to the campground on the south side.