Rifle Falls State Park
Open year-round with no current closures. Walk-in tent sites and electric sites remain available through winter at limited capacity. Reservations required via cpwshop.com up to 6 months in advance.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Rifle Falls State Park campground sits along East Rifle Creek at the base of one of Colorado's most picturesque waterfalls. The 20 campsites split between 13 drive-in sites and 7 walk-in tent sites positioned closer to the creek. Every site comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof food storage box, with electric hookups available at many of the drive-in sites. The park's centerpiece is a dramatic 70-foot triple waterfall cascading over travertine limestone formations. Behind and around the falls, limestone caves offer easy exploration opportunities. The lush microclimate created by the falls supports unusual vegetation including mosses, ferns, and wildflowers rarely seen elsewhere in western Colorado. Beyond the falls, the park provides access to fishing on East Rifle Creek (stocked with rainbow trout) and connects to hiking trails. The nearby Rifle Gap State Park shares a visitor center and offers additional amenities including showers and a dump station for those needing full-service facilities.
Directions
From I-70, take exit 90 toward Rifle. Head north on CO Highway 13 for four miles through town, then turn right onto Highway 325 and continue 9.8 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $28 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 49ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 625-1607 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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