Pike National Forest encompasses Platte River Campground, a US Forest Service facility that operates year-round along Highway 285 near Sedalia. This walk-in campground requires visitors to park in a designated lot and carry gear to individual sites, with no trailer access permitted.
The South Platte River runs directly alongside the camping area, providing immediate water access for fishing and swimming. Multiple campers highlight the strong fishing opportunities, with fly fishing being particularly popular given the river's proximity to sites. Road noise from the nearby highway affects all camping spots, though reviewers note it becomes less noticeable over time. Sites vary in size and tree coverage, with those furthest from parking offering more vegetation but requiring longer walks with equipment.
Basic amenities include vault toilets without sinks or lighting, and no potable water on-site. Cell service coverage varies by provider, with T-Mobile specifically noted as unreliable. CC C. observes that "the higher up sites are right on the road, and the ones closest to the river are by no means far enough to deafen the road noise." Firewood availability depends on whether a camp host is present.
Campers seeking more secluded forest camping might consider Kelsey Campground to the northwest.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
This campground__has 10 campsites for__TENT CAMPING ONLY__at an elevation of 6,400 feet.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPlatte River Campground is located in Colorado near Deckers
Coordinates
39.297564 N
105.20819 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 8 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 27 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 29 min from Boulder, CO
