Devil's Head Picnic Area


The Devil's Head Picnic Area has five (5) picnic units. It is located in the Rampart Range Recreation Area.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Winter closure information: Rampart Range road is closed annually by December 1 and remains closed throughout the winter. The road reopens when conditions are favorable for summer recreation. A target date is April 1, but weather conditions may delay opening until late-May.
Area Amenities: Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:  $7.00 per day.
Best Season: May - October
Busiest Season: Summer
Restrictions: The following restrictions apply to this picnic site:
  • Overnight use prohibited.
  • Fires only in established fire rings.
  • Pack it in; pack it out.
Closest Towns: Sedalia
Water: Yes
Restroom: Vault toilets
Passes: Interagency Senior Passes and Interagency Access Passes  provide for a 50% discount at concessionaire operated sites.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Appears on the following maps:
  • Pike National Forest
  • USGS Quad Devil's Head
  • National Geographic Trails Illustrated #135 (Deckers / Rampart Range)
Contact the South Platte Ranger District at 303.275.5610 for more information.

General Information

Directions:

To reach this area, take U.S. Highway 85 (Evans) south to Sedalia. Turn west on Highway 67 for 10 miles to the junction with Rampart Range Road (NFSR 300). Devil's Head Picnic Area is located approximately 10 miles south on Rampart Range Road.


Activities

Picnicking

This area has five (5) picnic units. Facilities include water, tables, vault toilets, and fire rings.

Amenities

Toilets: Vault toilets

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.27029244

  Longitude : 
-105.1048311