Rifle Mountain Park

For $10 a night this place isn’t bad. They have pit toilets or porta potties practically every 20 feet, but in a good way. There’s a flat area to put a tent at every site and a table. Minimal but pleasant. Some of the sites are really secluded, we stayed at one way up a road but there’s also a bunch right next to eachother along the main road and some side roads too. Lots of options. It’s first come first serve.

There is a $5 day pass for the park that you can pay on site in cash. This is not the same as the state parks pass. 

This park is maintained by the town of Rifle, not the forest service or park service.

This park is absolutely stunning! There are sky high walls of red and orange rock on both sides and a creek running down the park with lush greenery everywhere. 

Plenty of camping areas located in the park but they do fill up fast on weekends. Sites are$10 plus$5 for each additional vehicle. They are smaller sites but with all the activities to get into you will get lost in the beauty that is Rifle Mountain Park. 

There is firewood for sale and group camping areas if you are in need of more space. This park is best known for its climbing routes and fishing. But it is a great place for biking and hiking too. 

This campground is in the middle of the park and is spread on both sides of the road. They are a little tight together but with all the greenery it feels more secluded. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site and a small group camp spot. The camp host is very sweet but only seems to be there part time.