Lone Rock Campground (Co)
Lone Rock Campground (Co) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.25167, -105.23417
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 303-275-5610
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lone Rock Campground (Co)
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. Contac
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Golden Clear Creek RV Park · 35 mi
- Water fill
- Seven Minute Spring · 32 mi
- Propane
- Clean Energy · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 134 designated routes (349 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Rock Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lone Rock | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| YMCA Camo Shady Brook | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| South Platte Camp Ground | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Platte River | National forest campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Kelsey | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.