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Park Office
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO   81650

Office Hours
8 AM - 4 PM Mon - Fri, Weekends vary
Park Hours
5 AM-10 PM, camping, boating or fishing 24 hrs

Phone   970-625-1607

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Rifle Gap overview

The clean, clear waters of Rifle Gap State Park’s 350-acre reservoir provide some of the best boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado.


The long, narrow reservoir is inviting to water-skiers, jet-skiers and power boaters. Rifle Gap often has good conditions for sailing and windsurfing. The beach on the west side of the reservoir is popular for its swimming  Rifle Gap anglers catch rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass and yellow perch.

Camping in the park’s 89 sites and picnicking are also popular. In the winter, anglers bundle up for ice fishing.  Check Rifle Gap’s current boating, fishing and other Conditions.

Boating registration and regulation information
Go to the Colorado Boating Program Web site for information on Colorado boat registration and regulations. OHV, boat and snowmobile registrations are available at the Visitor Center.
Winter camping at Rifle Gap
Rifle Gap’s 89 sites are open to campers throughout the winter. Rifle Gap is close to many ski areas and 40 miles from Glenwood Springs’ famous hot springs. Check out Rifle Gap's Camping page for more information.

Last Updated: 4/9/2008

Park at a glance
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