Lone Rock Campground
Currently closed for the season. Reopens May 11, 2026 for first-come-first-served camping with limited services. Full services including potable water and trash collection begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through Labor Day weekend. Extended season camping available fall through spring with no water, trash service, or host.
Air Quality Alert issued June 11 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Boulder, Jefferson, Denver, southern parts of Weld, and western parts of Douglas, Arapahoe, and Adams Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Boulder, Golden, Denver, Castle Rock, Littleton, and Brighton. WHEN...1000 AM Thursday June 11 to 400 PM Thursday June 11 IMPACTS...An intrusion of ozone from high up in the atmosphere to the surface is expected through at least Thursday afternoon. Because this is an off-cycle event, this advisory will be replaced by a regulatory Ozone Action Day Alert at 4pm, if necessary. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (303) 275-5610 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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