LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO), CO Campground Reservation, Info, Images, Map, Directions

LONE ROCK CAMPGROUND (CO), Colorado Campground Images, Info & Reservations

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Directions

From Denver, Colorado, take Highway 285 southwest to Pine Junction, Colorado. Turn south on Jefferson County 126 and travel 28 miles. Look for signs into campground.

Phone

303-275-5610

Activities

BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING

Keywords

LONR,ANTELOPE LAKE,SUSANVILLE,TAYLORSVILLE,JANESVILLE,DECKERS,SOUTH PLATTE RIVER,PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST,PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NF- FS

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Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

Amenities include two vault toilets and drinking water from a community hydrant. Parking aprons and roads are paved, and each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. No RV hookups are available. Services include trash collection and firewood is available for sale.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside rising up from the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,479 feet. Many sites are open and feature a view of the river. Privacy is minimal but ponderosa pines provide some shade. Temperatures are generally mild.

Nearby Attractions

The drive along Highway 126 from Pine Junction affords magnificent views of the valleys below. Pikes Peak can be seen in the distance and other prominent rock formations present themselves throughout the scenic drive.

Limited groceries are available in the town of Decker.

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