Colorado State Parks operates this compact campground with 13 electric sites and seven walk-in tent areas, requiring advance reservations during peak seasons. The access road can present challenges, with campers noting rough conditions that require careful navigation.
Sites sit directly along the main park entrance road, creating an unusual layout where day-use visitors drive past camping areas throughout the day. Lee D. observed that "we waited until after 6 pm on the day we arrived to walk the 1.5-mile path to see the waterfalls and caves because it was so crowded on a Sunday afternoon that it required a ranger to direct traffic." The campground transforms after hours when day visitors depart.
Walk-in tent sites provide more separation from the main activity, positioned along a rushing creek that masks road noise. These sites require hauling gear via provided wheelbarrows down a short hill, but offer bear boxes and proximity to vault toilets. RV sites accommodate rigs up to 40 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups, though seven sites require backing in. The 1.5-mile trail leads to limestone caves and multiple waterfalls that draw heavy weekend crowds.
Fishing opportunities exist in upper ponds and along creek areas, while nearby Rifle Gap State Park Campground offers additional overnight options. Glenna L. noted "no host on site, but bathrooms were maintained and water was available" during her October visit. The $28-30 nightly fee requires a separate Colorado State Parks day-use pass.
Book well ahead for summer and fall visits, as the small campground fills quickly despite the day-use traffic.
Description
Rifle Falls State Park is the closest you'll get to the tropics in Colorado. The falls is a lush area of trees and greenery kept moist by the spray of the cascading triple waterfall. The park's lush vegetation and waterfalls have attracted photographers and movie crews from around the country who take advantage of the area's unique scenery. Mysterious limestone caves beneath the falls entice spelunkers and other curious visitors to explore their dark depths. Simply breathtaking. Rifle Falls has 12 drive-in and seven walk-in campsites. The drive-in sites accommodate tents, trailers, motor homes and pick-up campers, the walk-in sites are for tent camping only. For current conditions and more information, please visit the Rifle Falls website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/RifleFalls
NO-SHOW Policy
If you do not arrive to the park within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time and do not notify the park that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. The fees for any nights passed are non-refundable.
Changes and Cancellations
- Cancellations or changes may be made online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or through the Aspira Call Center at 1-800-244-5613.
- Reservations where one or more dates fall outside of the 6-month booking window are frozen for 14 days.
- Cancellations:
- If the cancellation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained
- If the cancellation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the cancellation is made 7 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a reservation is cancelled at any time after the arrival date, any nights prior to the cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE
- Changes:
- If a change in the reservation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 10% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 15% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 7 days or less prior to arrival, 20% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the change in the reservation dates is made between the day after the arrival date and the departure date, the fees for any nights or days passed are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- There is no additional fee to add days to a reservation.
- The reservation holder is responsible for any difference in use fees.
- Customers who wish to receive a refund outside of these rules will need to contact the park at which they have the reservation directly.
- No exceptions to the refund policy will be given for bugs, bad weather, campfire bans, water conditions (including water levels, boat ramp or swim beach closures, and algae)!
- If the original reservation was made directly with the park, any refunds resulting from changes/cancellations will be issued via personal check and may take up to 90 days from the date of the change/cancellation to be processed.
By making a reservation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, you are agreeing to read and abide by all rules stated in this purchase flow and on the confirmation letter.
No dump station at Rifle Falls, nearest dump station access is Rifle Gap.
In addition to the camping fee, an entrance fee is required at all state parks!
Shade may be naturally provided by trees and other vegetation or by man made shade shelter. Please call the park for specific details.
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers.
Per CPW regulation, no individual may camp or park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on a state park for more than fourteen (14) days in any twenty-eight (28) day period on a single park. For the purposes of this regulation, an individual is defined as any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant.
Any reservations made with one or more days outside of the 6-month reservation window will be frozen to changes for 14 days from the date the reservation was made.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRifle Falls State Park Campground is located in Colorado near Silt
Directions
I-70 to Rifle exchange. Then take Hwy 13 north, go through Rifle 3 miles. State Hwy 325 for 9.8 miles.
Address
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
Coordinates
39.6760008 N
107.69900036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 18 min from Denver, CO
- 3 hrs 28 min from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 4 min from Fort Collins, CO
