Rifle_Gap_State_Park

Rifle Gap State Park

Rifle Gap State Park

State park in Colorado, United States


Rifle Gap State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Garfield County near Rifle, Colorado. The 1,341-acre (5.43 km2) park established in 1966 includes a 360-acre (1.5 km2) reservoir. Plant communities are pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush shrubland with deciduous riparian forest in places along the edge of the Rifle Gap Reservoir. Commonly observed wildlife include mule deer, elk and great horned owls. Park facilities include a visitors center, campgrounds, picnic sites and a boat ramp.

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References

  1. "Colorado State Parks Region Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). Colorado Counties, Inc. 2023.



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