Rifle Gap State Park
Open year-round. Park gates open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Reservations required and can be made up to 6 months in advance through cpwshop.com. Check-in at 1 p.m., check-out at noon. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 28-day period.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
About
Rifle Gap State Park encompasses 1,341 acres in western Colorado, centered around a 360-acre reservoir that serves as the primary attraction. The park features five distinct campgrounds—Cottonwood, Cedar, Sage, Pinion, and Lakeview—offering a total of 89 campsites along the reservoir's north shore. Camping options range from basic sites at Sage and Pinion to electric sites at Cottonwood and Cedar, with Lakeview providing full hookups and walk-in tent sites. Walk-in tent sites are nestled among pinyon and juniper trees, offering privacy with covered picnic tables and fire pits. All campgrounds have restrooms, and most feature coin-operated showers located centrally. The Pinion campground has been modified to accommodate hammock camping. A dump station serves RV campers. The reservoir offers outstanding water recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. A boat ramp is located on the north side of the lake. The visitor center provides first aid, restrooms, a gift shop, and handles boat, OHV, and snowmobile registrations. An 18-hole golf course is adjacent to the park.
Directions
From I-70 (Rifle exit 90), travel north on Highway 13 for four miles through Rifle. At the Y-junction, continue right on Highway 13, then turn right onto Highway 325. The park entrance is approximately six miles ahead.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $28 - $41 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 115ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 625-1607 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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