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Lone Rock Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Check in: 2 pm'Check out: 12 pm (noon)'Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 74.6 mi
Coordinates
39.2532, -105.2363
Last verified
September 18, 2026
39.2532° N · 105.2363° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Lone Rock Campground is located on the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,479 ft. The campground boasts gold medal waters and views of the river.This campground is very popular and crowded during the weekends and peak season, so it is recommended for campers to make reservation in advance. Also, walk-up sites are not usually available as the two designated walk-ups sites are occupied by campground hosts.All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Lone Rock Campground free?

No. Lone Rock Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Lone Rock Campground?

There are two potential routes to access the Lone Rock Campground from Denver: The first is to travel south on Highway 285 toward Fairplay. Turn south on Highway 126 and travel 22 miles to the Lone Rock Campground. The second route is to travel south from C470 on Highway 85 / Santa Fe 10 miles to the town of Sedalia. Turn west on Highway 67 and travel 14 miles to the town of Sprucewood. At Sprucewood, stay south on the dirt road part of Highway 67 for 8 miles until you reach paved road. Turn left, heading south and continue 5 miles on 67 to the town of Deckers. Turn right, heading west for 1 mile on Highway 126 to the Lone Rock Campground. The campground will be on the south side of the road.

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What are the rules at Lone Rock Campground?

The following restrictions apply to this campground : Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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