Platte River
Westcreek, Colorado · 6,329 ft · In Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,329 ft (1,929 m)6,329 ft1,929 m
Sites1
Platte River lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
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Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Platte River: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 24% chance of rain65°42°
- WedRain Showers, 96% chance of rain48°37°
- ThuRain Showers, 81% chance of rain52°29°
- FriSunny, 9% chance of rain62°32°
- SatSunny74°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
South Platte Camp Ground
Campground · 0.1 mi · Westcreek
Ouzel
Public Land · 1.9 mi · Roxborough Park
Kelsey Campground
Public Land · 3.1 mi · Westcreek
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Westcreek share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 9.5 mi
Camp site
Westcreek, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pike National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Westcreek, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pike National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Westcreek, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pike National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Westcreek, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pike National Forest
- 12 mi
Group site
Westcreek, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pike National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Westcreek, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pike National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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