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Harvey Gap State Park

Harvey Gap State Park

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Harvey Gap is centered around a magnificent, turquoise lake. It’s located just around the corner from neighbor state parks, Rifle Falls and Rifle Gap.

The park is open year round for day-use. Pets, unfortunately, are not welcome at Harvey Gap.

Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming in Rifle, CO

Harvey Gap State Park

Pets are not allowed at Harvey Gap.

A giant, blue lake is the center of Harvey Gap State Park. The water is a cool shade of blue, due to some mineral. The main attractions are fishing and boating.

The park is located close to Rifle Gap and Falls, as well as New Castle and Silt, along I-70. It’s day-use only, no camping. Camping can be found at nearby Rifle Falls and Rifle Gap state parks.

Additional recreation can be found in the White River National Forest.

Activities

Harvey Gap State Park

Turquoise-colored lake at Harvey Gap.

Boating: Grass Valley Reservoir is closed to boating November 1 to March 31.

  • Motors must be 20 HP or less.
  • Each crew member must have life jacket available on boat.
  • Boat ramp is on south side of the lake.

Camping: No, day-use only.

Fishing: Small & largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, perch, northern pike and rainbow trout are common. Ice fishing in winter.

Hiking: There is no designated trail system.

Hunting: Allowed 100 yards from any building or Day Use Area and 50 feet from center-line of road. Waterfowl hunting is available on north end of the lake. Dogs are only permitted in that area and only during that time.

Picnicking: There are 30 picnic sites with grills.

Swimming: In the summer, swimming is popular. There is a swim beach at the south entrance of the Park. There is no life guard.

Visitor Center: Located at Rifle Gap State Park; has info, exhibits and a small gift shop.

Winter Recreation: Ice fishing is permitted when ice is thick enough. There are no groomed trails but the park is open to cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

A relaxing look down the lake.
Looking the other way at Harvey Gap.
A fisherman at Harvey Gap.
Boat ramp at Harvey Gap.
Birds across the lake.
Harvey Gap Reservoir.
Dam of the lake.
Grass Valley Reservoir.
Fisherman casts a line.
Boat ramp.
Birds across the lake.
Lake sits at 6500 feet above sea level.
Scenic countryside.
Dam.
Looking back down the lake.

Details

Address: 5775 Highway 325, Rifle

Phone: 970-625-1607

Season: Year round

Hours: 5am-10pm

Pets: Not permitted in park

Fees: $7/daily, $70/annual (vehicle)

Website: cpw.state.co.us/…

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