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Quick Facts
Elevation:  6,400 Feet
Reservation Status:  Not Accepted
Length of Stay:  14 Days
Capacity:  10 People
Number of Sites:  10
Reservation:  No
Season:  May - Late Fall
Directions
From Deckers, Platte River Campground is located approximately three and one half miles north of the small town of Deckers on Highway 67.
Location Information
Platte River Campground is located approximately three and one half miles north of the small town of Deckers on Highway 67. This campground consists of ten individual tent-only campsites, each with a table and a fire ring. There is a common parking area for all campsites. There is one wheelchair accessible site. Drinking water is not provided. Sanitation is provided for by one vault toilet. All roads and parking spurs are surfaced with native material.

The nearest public telephone is located in the town of Deckers. The nearest fire and emergency services are located in the town of Trumbull one mile from Deckers. The South Platte River, which runs adjacent to the campground, offers Gold Medal fishing.

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