The park offers great scenery and is a popular area for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming near the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa. Colorado River State Park is actually five sections of beautiful stops along the Colorado River as it flows through the Grand Junction area, from Island Acres on the east through Corn Lake, Wildlife Area, Connected Lakes and down the river to Fruita. The trail system winds through stands of tall trees and along the banks of this famous magnificent western river. Visitors can stop along the way to enjoy great fishing and picnics in scenic settings. For camping at the Colorado River, try Island Acres, the eastern "anchor" to Colorado River State Park. A popular picnic and swimming spot, Island Acres offers great scenery, cool breezes, fishing and sightseeing, near the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa. For camping at the Colorado River, try Island Acres or Fruita.
Location:
PO Box 700, Clifton Colorado 81520
Telephone
970 434-3388
Other Colorado State Parks nearby:
(Clifton) Colorado River State Park
(Crawford) Crawford State Park
(Loma) Highline State Park
(Collbran) Vega State Park
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04/18 Coming to The Clifton area
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