Public campground in S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO

LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO)

PIKE NATIONAL FOREST, S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO
About 22 miles southwest of Castle Rock, CO

RV site details

RV sites19
RV lengthUp to 40 ft
Elevation6,471 ft
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (303) 275-5610 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO)

LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO) is a public campground in S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO. It has 19 campsites. 17 sites can be reserved. 2 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

Lone Rock Campground, located along the South Platte River, boasts spectacular views and top-notch fly fishing waters. Hikers thoroughly enjoy the nearby Gill Trail and kayakers are drawn to the rapids of the rushing river.

Wildlife viewing is rewarding here and campers may spot moose, mule deer, owls, golden eagles and more. Anglers flock to the river, renowned for rainbow and brown trout fishing.

Tubing is also a popular activity. The Gill Trail is an intermediate hike that weaves through Cheesman Canyon.

The trailhead is near the campground and extends 7 miles southwest to the Cheesman Dam at Cheesman Lake. Amenities include two vault toilets and drinking water from a community hydrant.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, Paved, and Pull-Through

Location

PIKE NATIONAL FOREST, S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO
About 22 miles southwest of Castle Rock, CO
Elevation 6,471 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO) in a setting associated with forest, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing, Hiking, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this S.PLATTE RANGER DIST campground.

  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing