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South Platte Ranger District

Quick Facts

Scraggy View Picnic Ground

Elevation:	6,200 Feet (1932.7 Meters)
Number of Sites:	3
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 135 Deckers, Rampart Range
Recommended Season:	Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

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General Description

Scraggy View Picnic Ground is located approximately six miles north of the
small town of Deckers on Highway 67. This picnic area consists of three individual sites, with a table at each site. There is a common parking area for all sites. Drinking water is not provided. Sanitation is provided for by a 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 South Platte River which runs adjacent to the picnic ground offers Gold Medal fishing, kayaking and other recreation opportunities.

Directions from Deckers: Scraggy View Picnic Ground is located approximately six miles north of thesmall town of Deckers on Highway 67.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Early May through Late Fall .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
day-use permit	Call for Current Fee	No drinking water is provided,

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Fishing	Scraggy View Picnic Ground - South Platte River	Yes
	Picnicking	Scraggy View Picnic Ground	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Deckers - Drive 6 miles south on Highway 67.

emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Trumbull - Drive 5 miles south on Highway 67.

Related Activities

Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground - 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 containing a picnic table.

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.

Osprey Campground - The Osprey Campground consists of thirteen individual campsites that accommodate tents only. Anglers enjoy this site due to the close proximity of the South Platte River's gold-medal fishing.

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.

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.