Osprey

This spot was perfect for us because we were the only ones here mid-week. A few people stopped to use the bathrooms (port-a-potties) while traveling and a few fisherman stopped. They would be very open without shade or privacy if others were here, but it being mid-week and early season before Memorial Day, we had the place to ourselves. Plenty of room for the dogs and kids to play away from the road and river. There are multiple trails to the river at the back of the sites. River is cold this time of year but clean. Very shallow in this area. Fisherman say the trout fishing is excellent and we saw many up and down the river.

Things to consider: Denver’s weather will not tell you what the weather here will be and most forecasts (if you can find one because the nearest town won’t be the same either) are inaccurate. It will be at least 20 degrees colder at night than Denver most likely so keep that in mind.

There is zero cell reception.

The roads coming in can be scary if you aren’t used to driving on mountain roads. They’re narrow, with mostly no guard rails, sharp corners and dirt roads. Take it slow. The speed limit is 20 and really needs to be. I pulled over so a local could pass me and he almost went off a steep cliff in his truck. We don’t have 4 wheel drive but other times of year when snowing it would be necessary.

The nearest store is in decker, but it has no gas or air (we got a flat tire and needed air). They have a little restaurant, ice cream shop, convenience store that is very limited but does have firewood and ice along with a few other camping supplies and fix a flat. There was also a small liquor store and guide service. They’re all connected in one building, there is nothing else there. To get to main services, you’ll have to go back to Sedalia which is 17 miles but will take you about 35-45 mins.

The locals will tell you to take 67 all the way and turn right to osprey… it’s easier to explain but is the long way (your gps won’t work to find this place). When you get to the fork with 2 dirt roads, go right instead of left to stay on 67. It’s much shorter and an easier drive. Then turn left when the road ends at the river and the campground will be on your right in about a mile.