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.
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 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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