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South Platte Ranger District

Quick Facts

Willow Bend Picnic Ground

Elevation:	6,200 Feet (1932.7 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

Willow Bend Picnic Ground is located approximately seven miles north of the small town of Deckers on Highway 67. This picnic area consists of five individual sites, each with a table. There are two common parking areas for all sites. Drinking water is not provided. Sanitation facilities consist of 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 South Platte River which runs adjacent to the campground offers fishing, kayaking and other recreation opportunities.

Directions from Deckers: Willow Bend Picnic Ground is located approximately seven miles north of the small town of Deckers on Highway 67.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Early May through Late Fall (NOTE: Drinking water is not provided at this site.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
day-use permit	Call for Current Fee	The facilities include picnic

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Fishing	Willow Bend Picnic Ground - South Platte River	Yes
	Picnicking	Willow Bend Picnic Ground	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Deckers - Drive 7 miles south on Highway 67.

emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Trumbull - Drive 6 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.

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.