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South Platte Ranger District

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Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground

Elevation:	6,300 Feet (1963.8 Meters)
Number of Sites:	5
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 135 Deckers, Rampart Range
Recommended Season:	Summer
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

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General Description

Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground is located approximately three miles north of the small town of Deckers on Highway 67. This picnic area consists of five individual sites. Each picnic site includes a table. There is a common parking area for all sites. Drinking water is not provided. Sanitation is provided for by one vault toilet. The nearest public telephone
is located in the town of Deckers. The nearest fire and emergency services are located in the town of Trumbull one mile from Deckers.

The main attraction to this site is the South Platte River, which runs adjacent to the campground and offers Gold Medal fishing.

Directions from Deckers: Drive north 3 miles on Highway 67 from Deckers.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Early May through Late Fall .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
day-use area	Call for Current Fee	The facilities include 5 picni

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Fishing	Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground - South Platte River, Cheesman Lake	Yes
	Picnicking	Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Deckers - 3 miles south on Highway 67.

emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Trumbull - 2 miles south on Highway 67.

Related Activities

Gill Trail - This 3.5 mile trail follows the South Fork of the South Platte River to the Chessman Lake Dam. The trail serves as the primary access for anglers wishing to fish this 3 mile stretch of river.

Lone Rock Campground - Lone Rock Campground consists of 20 individual campsites including one barrier-free unit and two units with electricity. The main attraction for this campground is the gold medal fishing waters of the South Platte.

Platte River Campground - The Platte River Campground consists of ten individual campsites, each with a table and a fire ring. This site attracts many anglers due to the Gold-Medal waters of the South Platte River.

Scraggy View Picnic Ground - The Scraggy View Picnic Area consists of three individual sites, with a table at each site. It is popular with anglers because of its close proximity to the gold-medal waters of the South Platte River.

Wigwam Campground - Wigwam Campground is located approximately two and one half miles southwest of the small town of Deckers on Highway 126. This campground consists of ten individual campsites.

Willow Bend Picnic Ground - The Willow Bend Picnic Area consists of five individual sites, each with a table. This site is used often by anglers because of it's close proximity to the gold-medal waters of the South Platte River.