About Scraggy View Picnic Area
Located on the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,296', Scraggy View Picnic Area is approximately 1 1/2 hours drive southwest of Denver on Jefferson County Route 126. There are five (5) picnic site.
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Scraggy View Picnic Area
Sedalia, Colorado · Douglas County · Facility
Located on the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,296', Scraggy View Picnic Area is approximately 1 1/2 hours drive southwest of Denver on Jefferson County Route 126. There are five (5) picnic site.
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Weather at Scraggy View Picnic Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Heavy Drizzle
53°/39°
💧 7%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:31 AM ↓ 4:57 PM
Wed
Heavy Rain
55°/33°
💧 21%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:32 AM ↓ 4:56 PM
Thu
Overcast
53°/30°
💧 2%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:33 AM ↓ 4:54 PM
Fri
Drizzle
54°/37°
💧 5%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:34 AM ↓ 4:53 PM
Sat
Light Drizzle
49°/34°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:35 AM ↓ 4:52 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Scraggy View Picnic Area
Heading to Scraggy View Picnic Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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