Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:5775 HWY 325
Rifle, Colorado
With its 350-acre, sparkling reservoir, Rifle Gap State Park is a haven for both winter and summer recreation. The crystal clear waters here entice visitors to water ski, jet ski and windsurf, as well as swim and go boating. Winter brings excellent opportunities to go skiing, ice fishing and ice skating. There is also plenty of wildlife abound at Rifle Gap, including elk, coyote, and riparian and aquatic plant communities, a great attraction for nature lovers. For those who want to spend the night, there are 89 campsites available complete with electric hookups, so join in on the fun!
From Rifle Gap and Rifle Falls State Parks - 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 46 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.