Osprey
Great fishing in the South Platte River. This campground has 13 campsites (8 campsites are first come first served and 5 are reservable) available for tent camping only. At an elevation of 6,200 feet, it is open year-round. This campground has picnic table and fire ring at each campsite. Portable toilets are available during peak season. There is no water available in this campground. You must bring all water needed for the duration of your stay. All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as trash or a host may not be available during the fall, winter and spring.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 13 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | year-round |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Booking | This campsite is strictly first-come, first-served basis. |
| Fees | $24.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. |
| Rules | REMEMBER! You must be in a designated campground to stay overnight. Fires are permitted ONLY in the campgrounds, no fires are allowed in the picnic areas. NO SHOOTING ALLOWED! Much of the property along the river is privately owned. Please respect the posted signs. Additional, the following restrictions apply to this campground: Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.3488° N, 105.1766° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
21 mi from the campground · 390 acres
- PrescribedRainbow Gulch Rx
27 mi from the campground · 912 acres
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
28 mi from the campground · 267 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Coleman Factory Outlet ↗ | 16.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Berkenkotter Motors ↗ | 16.9 mi |
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Osprey Campground - Pike National Forest
Worth a stop
- 0.4 miWillow Bend Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 1.6 miScraggy View Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 4.6 miIndian Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5 miFlat Rocks Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.3 miPlatte View1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.3 miBear Mountain ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.1 miNoddle ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.2 miCabin Ridge ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.3 miLog Jumper ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.5 miFlatrock3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lost Creek Wilderness begins about 6.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.4 miLost Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 114,864 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Green Mercantile StoreBuilding · Buffalo Creek · 6.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Osprey?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Osprey?
$24.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Osprey?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Osprey have?
13 sites, including 13 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Osprey?
Yes, pets are allowed at Osprey. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Osprey?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. REMEMBER!
Source: Fire nearby
What if Osprey is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ouzel (2 mi, partly first-come), Platte River (3.9 mi, first-come), and Indian Creek Equestrian Campground (4.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby