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.
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Upcoming fun and educational programs.
Boating registration and regulation information
Year-round camping at Rifle Gap
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.
Rifle Gap’s 89 sites are open to campers throughout the year, including the winter. Rifle Gap is close to many other outdoor attractions and is 40 miles from Glenwood Springs’ famous hot springs. Check out
Rifle Gap's Camping page for more information.