Platte River

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Sedalia, CO, CO

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/platte-river to be notified when sites open up.

Well-maintained grounds with friendly camp host and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic river setting and abundance of animals to observe.

Wildlife alert: Ringtail, Mule Deer, Muskrat, Osprey, Wild Turkey, Great Blue Heron, Western Tanager, Smooth Greensnake, Bullsnake

Insider tips for Platte River: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for purchasing sites Arrive physically at campground to claim and pay for site

Skip Platte River if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Platte River: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Ouzel (Sedalia, CO), Kelsey Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Lone Rock Campground (Co) (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Osprey (Co) (Sedalia, CO).