Rifle Gap State Park - Rifle | Colorado State Parks

A short drive from downtown Rifle, Rifle Gap State Park offers water sports galore amid rugged wilderness. It’s centered around a clear 350-acre reservoir, which provides boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing.

The visitor center is open 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. It has public restrooms, pay phone, gift shop, fishing and ice conditions, boat and snow mobile registrations, internet access, exhibits and first aid.

Nearby Harvey Gap and Rifle Falls state parks share the visitor center.

Activities

Boating: Boat ramp open April 1 – October 31. A long, narrow reservoir welcomes boats, jet skis, water skis.

Camping: Yes, 5 campgrounds, 89 sites, open year round.

Basic: $16/night; electric: $20/night; full hook-up: $24/night
Cottonwood Campground
Lakeview Campground
Cedar Campground
Sage Campground
Pinion Campground

Fishing: Small & largemouth bass, rainbow & brown trout, pike, walleye and yellow perch are common year round. Rifle Gap is recognized for its outstanding fishing.

Swimming: Swim beach located on west side of reservoir with lots of picnic areas.

Winter Recreation: Ice fishing permitted depending on conditions. Cross country skiing is welcomed but there are no trails. Several campsites are also open during the winter.

Outside Park: Big game hunting exists adjacent to park in White River National Forest. The closest snowmobile trails are located at the Rifle Creek Trailhead in Rifle Mountain Park, 10 miles from Rifle Gap.

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