Can you reserve a site at Osprey (CO)?

Yes, Osprey (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Osprey (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Osprey (CO).

Are campfires allowed at Osprey (CO)?

Campfires are allowed at Osprey (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Osprey (CO)

Campground · 13 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access

13
Bookable sites: up to 8
People per site: 6,225 ft
Elevation

Osprey Campground - View from Host Site — Photo: Lucinda Huckabay · Recreation.gov

Overview

Recreation

Great fishing in the South Platte River

Facilities

This campground has 13 campsites (8 campsites are first come first served and 5 are reservable) available for tent camping only. At an elevation of 6,200 feet, it is open year-round. This campground has picnic table and fire ring at each campsite. Portable toilets are available during peak season.

There is no water available in this campground. You must bring all water needed for the duration of your stay.

All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as trash or a host may not be available during the fall, winter and spring.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The facts

Season: year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Osprey

Site types

13 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

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13 campsites at Osprey (CO)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
01	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
02	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
03	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
04	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
05	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
06	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
07	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
08	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
09	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
10	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
11	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
12	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
13	Osprey	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	Walk In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾

Getting there

39.34882, -105.17663 · 39°20'55.8"N 105°10'35.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	46	54	59	68	79	84	83	76	64	51	42
Low °F	14	15	22	29	38	47	54	52	43	31	23	14
Precip in	0.8	0.9	2.0	2.9	2.6	1.9	2.0	2.2	1.6	1.4	1.1	0.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Osprey CG - Site #9 (left), #10 (front), #11 (back right) — Photo: Lucinda Huckabay · Recreation.gov

Osprey CG - Site #7(left), #8 (front), #9 (back right) — Photo: Lucinda Huckabay · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Osprey (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Osprey (CO)?: Yes, Osprey (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Osprey (CO) have?: 13 sites.
Are pets allowed at Osprey (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Osprey (CO).
Does Osprey (CO) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Osprey (CO)?: Campfires are allowed at Osprey (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Osprey (CO) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Osprey (CO)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$24.00 fee per site for overnight. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order.

Restrictions:

Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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