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South Platte River Corridor

US Forest Service · Colorado

South Platte River Corridor in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

The South Platte River Corridor near Deckers, CO has been a popular fishing location for decades. In the 1890's, Stephen Decker built a general store and later a saloon in this area. The South Platte Hotel, located at the confluence of the North Fork of the South Platte, was a popular resort in the early 1900's and was accessible only by train. The confluence provides access for fishing, kayaking, and trail use . The South Platte River is part of a 1.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Coordinates
39.25491, -105.22703

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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