Rifle Gap State Park
Address: Rifle, Colorado
Cost: Free
About
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.
Features
Paved Parking Area
Permit Required
Electricity Available: 15A
Activities
Hiking
Biking
Trail Running
1 reviews
pete.o
Member since: 2022
date: Mon May 16 2022
Very nice park with both day use and camping, van, RV, and overland options. Good fishing, water skiing, plenty of hiking nearby. ...