Established Camping
Rifle Gap State Park Campground
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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.
Rifle Gap State Park Campground, near Rifle, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few comforts. The campground offers well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and hot showers, which are a hit among visitors.
You’ll find a mix of tent and RV sites, many with electric hookups, making it easy to set up camp. Campers have raved about the stunning views and the peaceful atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of hiking or fishing. As one visitor put it, “The views are unreal and bonfires at night are next level.”
For those who enjoy water activities, the nearby reservoir is a great place to swim or launch a kayak, although some have noted that the water can be a bit muddy. The campground is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
While the reservation process can be a bit tricky, the friendly staff and the overall experience make it worth the effort. Whether you’re here for a family getaway or a solo retreat, Rifle Gap State Park Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable stay.
Description
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Rifle Gap State Park
Rifle Gap State Park has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast, the clean clear waters of this 350-acre reservoir afford some of the best scuba diving, boating, swimming, water skiing and fishing in Colorado. Camping, hiking and picnicking opportunities at this 1,305-acre park also await the Rifle Gap State Park visitor. The fun doesn't stop in the wintertime, when ice fishing and cross-country skiing are available for the cold-weather buffs. The popular campsites at Rifle Gap are spread out along the northern shore of the reservoir. There are 89 campsites that can accommodate tents, small trailers, RV's and pick-up campers. For current conditions and more information, please visit the Rifle Gap website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/riflegap
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.
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In addition to the camping fee, an entrance fee is required at all state parks!
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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.
Location
Rifle Gap State Park Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
I-70 to Rifle exchange, then take Hwy 13 north. Go through Rifle 3 miles. State Hwy 325 for 6 miles.
Address
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
Coordinates
39.63356444 N
107.74071175 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonFair
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 11 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 21 min from Boulder
- 3 hrs 57 min from Fort Collins
