Platte River Campground, Front Range, Colorado Custom Search   Primitive campgrounds like these is an excellent way to get out in the outdoors, and getting to a primitive campground such as Platte River Campground could be a bit challenging, but it's well worth it. Some people stay at this campground for the purpose of being close to Pike National Forest. Colorado is a good site for outdoors people. If natural beauty is what you fancy, this primitive campground is what you need. There aren't a lot of conveniences       at Platte River Campground given that it is a primitive campground. If you love the outdoors, you won’t be let down; there's whitewater paddling, fishing, hiking, playing golf, and swimming, so it's out of the question to get   bored. The Front Range scenery is always beautiful. Quite a lot of entertaining things to do in close proximity to Platte River Campground; spending time at this campground is very enjoyable. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, you need to get out of the house; Platte River Campground in Colorado is a good site to go. Platte River Campground is a campground that is incredibly prized by the people from Sedalia. So many local attractions and all the outdoors       recreation are sure to keep you coming back again and again. On close by South Platte River you find a grade I-III stretch of whitewater; the Deckers to confluence with North Fork sector is 12 miles long. This sector of South Platte   River is delightful for those with some whitewater boating practice. Naturally, whitewater boating is cool but risky; check the situation before heading out. A fine place in the neighborhood of Platte River Campground is Hatch Gulch, and needless to say, all our national parks are fine spots to pop by and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is no exception.   Map and Contact Info TownePlace Suites Denver Southwest/Littleton, Littleton 15 miles away    Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Littleton, Littleton 16 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Denver-Aurora, Colorado Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Denver-Aurora, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Platte River Campground. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Platte River Campground, Front Range, Colorado   Front Range Campgrounds Complete list of all the campgrounds in the Front Range. Front Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Front Range. 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Colorado Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Colorado.       Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Douglas County Campgrounds All Colorado Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Platte River Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Platte River Campground: Lone Rock - Pike National Forest, Pueblo, 3 miles away Wigwam Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away Devils Head Campground, Douglas County, 7 miles away Spruce Grove Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away Rock Springs Campground, Douglas County, 8 miles away Tramway Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away Buffalo Creek Campground, Jefferson County, 9 miles away   Marinas Near Platte River Campground: Bear Creek Lake Park Marina, Morrison , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Platte River Campground: TownePlace Suites Denver Southwest/Littleton, Littleton , 15 miles away Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Littleton, Littleton , 16 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Denver Littleton, Littleton , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LITTLETON, Littleton , 16 miles away Hamton Inn Stes Denver Highlands Ranch, Littleton , 19 miles away The Eagle Fire Lodge & Confere, Woodland Park , 19 miles away Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Brea, Woodland Park , 19 miles away   Trails Near Platte River Campground: South Manitou Park Trail, Douglas County , 11 miles away Long Hollow Trail, Douglas County , 11 miles away Missouri Gulch Trail, Douglas County , 12 miles away Rule Creek Trail, Teller County , 13 miles away Rolling Creek Trail, Park County , 14 miles away   Ski Areas Near Platte River Campground: Eldora, Colorado , 43 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Loveland, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Keystone, Colorado , 54 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 59 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 63 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 65 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 76 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Vail, Colorado , 83 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Whitewater Near Platte River Campground: South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 2 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Deckers to confluence with North Fork) South Platte River, Jefferson County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 5.8 miles long (Cheeseman Reservoir to Deckers) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir) South Platte River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Buffalo Creek to South Platte) Whitewater Outfitter - Geo Tours Whitewater Raft Trips, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near Platte River Campground: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 22 miles away Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 61 miles away Pike National Forest, Colorado , 9 miles away Roxborough State Park, Colorado , 12 miles away Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area, Colorado , 16 miles away Mueller State Park, Colorado , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Platte River Campground: Arrowhead Golf Club, Littleton , 12 miles away Golf Club At Ravenna, Littleton , 13 miles away Perry Park Country Club, Larkspur , 15 miles away Deer Creek Golf Club, Littleton , 16 miles away The Meadows Golf Club, Littleton , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Platte River Campground Cheesman Lake, Jefferson County , 7 miles away Wellington Lake, Jefferson County , 11 miles away Hine Lake, Jefferson County , 17 miles away Soda Lakes, Jefferson County , 19 miles away