Established Camping
South Platte Ranger District - Recreation
South Platte Ranger District - Recreation is located near varied terrain with forests and rocky areas. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic trails of Pike National Forest and the historic town of Bailey, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
USDA Forest Service
The South Platte Ranger District is located east of the Continental Divide in the central Rocky Mountains and lies adjacent to the Denver metro area in Park, Jefferson, Douglas, Clear Creek, and Teller counties. The South Platte District is 450,000 acres in size with elevations ranging from 5,800' along the South Platte River, to over 14,000' at Mount Evans. Feel free to stop by our visitor center on Highway 285 in Conifer to inquire about current conditions, find out what's going on, and get maps you may need to enjoy your visit on our District. We have Devil's Head Fire Lookout and Smokey Bear T-shirts available for purchase. Note: For camping near Morrison or Red Rocks Amphitheatre, contact Bear Creek Lake Park at (303) 697.6159, or Chatfield State Park at (303) 791.7275.
Location
South Platte Ranger District - Recreation is located in Colorado
Directions
South Platte Ranger District Office : From Denver, CO take C470 to Highway 285 South (toward Fairplay, CO). Travel 17.5 miles along Highway 285 to Kings Valley Drive. The office is located to the right, on the upper/north level of the building.
Coordinates
39.49280019 N
105.34740027 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Phone Service
Drive Time
- 43 min from Denver
- 52 min from Boulder
- 1 hr 20 min from Colorado Springs
- 1 hr 25 min from Greeley
