RIFLE GAP STATE PARK

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CAMPING COLORADO

Rifle Gap State Park


April 17, 2024

Rifle Gap State Park, located in Colorado, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. There are 89 campsites available, some of which offer electrical hookups. Additionally, the campground features modern restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Visitors can also benefit from the on-site visitor center, marina, and fishing pier.

Reservations are accepted at Rifle Gap State Park, allowing campers to secure their preferred campsite in advance. It is advisable to make reservations, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability. The campground is open year-round, making it suitable for camping in any season.

The best time to visit Rifle Gap State Park for camping is generally during the summer months when the weather is warm and pleasant. This is also the peak season for water activities on the reservoir. However, spring and fall can also be great times to visit, with fewer crowds and cooler temperatures.

When camping at Rifle Gap State Park, visitors should be cautious of the wildlife in the area, including bears, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes. It is important to properly store food to prevent attracting wildlife and to be aware of your surroundings when hiking or exploring. Additionally, campers should follow all park regulations and practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve the natural beauty of the area.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Harvey Gap Reservoir

Alligator Gar Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Overland Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Meadow Lake Picnic Area

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Northern Pike White Perch Yellow Perch

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

De Camp Reservoir

Apache Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Silver Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Youngs Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Vega Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Weir & Johnson Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Craig City Ponds

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Craig Justice Center Ponds

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Meadow Creek Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Lake Avery

Apache Trout Brown Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

LAKESHORE DRIVE DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH CANYON BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
NEW CASTLE
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
STATE HIGHWAY 65 25261, DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
Z ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SUNSET BOAT ACCESS- GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
I 70 GARFIELD COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 121 MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 125 DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Elkhead State Park

Hyland Park

Harvey Gap State Park

Steamboat Lake State Park

Wilderness Flat Tops

Routt National Forest

A E Axtell Park

Two Rivers Park

Sister Lucy Downey Park

Yampa River State Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
GARFIELD CREEK RIVER ACCESS
The Garfield Creek River Access is a popular destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Colorado headwaters-Plateau watershed. The river access point provides access to the Colorado River, which ...
LANDS END OBSERVATORY
CEDAREDGE OBSERVATION SITE
DEEP CREEK OBSERVATION SITE
TRAPPERS LAKE

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