At an elevation of 6,000 feet, 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 windsurfing in Colorado. Camping, hiking and picnicking opportunities at this 1,305-acre park also await the Rifle Gap State Park visitor. Even golfers can pursue their sport here, teeing off on the 18-hole course that lies adjacent to the area. In the wintertime, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are available for cold-weather enthusiasts. Rifle Gap is close to many ski areas -- only 40 miles from Glenwood's famous hot springs, and home to a variety of wildlife, including deer and elk. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation began construction in 1965; Colorado State Parks took over administration in 1968.
Location:
0050 County Road 219, Rifle Colorado 81650
Telephone
970 625-1607
Other Colorado State Parks nearby:
(Rifle) Harvey Gap State Park
(Rifle) Rifle Gap State Park
(Collbran) Vega State Park
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04/18 Coming to The Rifle area
Barrel into Spring Wine Tasting Event Grand Junction CO April27-May19 Exquisitely prepared gourmet meals, 'behind the scenes' winery and vineyard tours, tasting wines that are not readily available to the general public, and of course barrel tasting.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Grand Junction Yoga Festival Grand Junction CO July11-14 The Telluride Yoga Festival is a unique event that elevates the benefits of yoga with a mission to protect our natural environment.
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Olathe CO August3 The Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is more than fun in the western Colorado sunshine. It is an ever-growing symbol of a community committed to making the future better for the generations to come.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
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