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Platte River
4.37104 reviewsTop 23%Fall
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Quick Facts
6,352 ftPrice
$24/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
This location is ava...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
6,352 ftPrice
$24/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
This location is ava...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Platte River
$24.00 - $24.00 / night
Campsite Fees
ScanPay 1: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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Platte River
39.2976, -105.2082
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Platte River
$24.00 - $24.00 / night
Campsite Fees
ScanPay 1: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
No paid fee categories listed.
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C-
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 19% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 45 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade A-.Belonging
- Grade B+.Scenery
- Grade B+.Staff & hosts
Watch-outs
- Grade F.Crowds & noise
- Grade D.Campsites
- Grade C-.Safety
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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.
About PSICC
Context for the broader area surrounding Platte River, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>
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