Flat Rocks Camping Area

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Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Flat Rocks Campground, located in Pike National Forest near Lake George, Colorado, offers 19 established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a scenic ponderosa pine forest.


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Summary

Reservations are not required—sites are first-come, first-served. Fees are around $23/night. Amenities include vault toilets, fire rings with grills, and picnic tables; no drinking water, electrical hookups, or dump stations are available. RVs up to 30 ft are allowed, but no hookups. The area offers a quiet, rustic experience with easy access to nearby trails like the Lovell Gulch Trail and Florissant Fossil Beds. Best visited from late spring to early fall for mild temps and accessible roads.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Flat RocksSOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT SOUTH PLATTE Preview South Platte River At South Platte
217.00cfs
217cfs
Flat RocksSO. PLATTE R. BLW BRUSH CR. NR TRUMBULL CO Preview So. Platte R. Blw Brush Cr. Nr Trumbull Co
121.0cfs
121cfs
Flat RocksPLUM CREEK NEAR SEDALIA Preview Plum Creek Near Sedalia
13.7cfs
14cfs
Flat RocksTROUT CREEK BLW FERN CR NR WESTCREEK Preview Trout Creek Blw Fern Cr Nr Westcreek
1.27cfs
1cfs
Flat RocksSOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT WATERTON Preview South Platte River At Waterton
128.00cfs
128cfs
Flat RocksEAST PLUM CR BLW HASKINS GULCH NR CASTLE ROCK Preview East Plum Cr Blw Haskins Gulch Nr Castle Rock
6.12cfs
6cfs

Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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STRONTIA SPRINGS DAM
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CASTLE ROCK
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CASTLE ROCK 1.7 SSW
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CHEESMAN
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HIGHLANDS RANCH 2.5 SSW
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CASTLE ROCK 1.7 E
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