Colorado’s Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap State Parks Close to Trailered Watercraft on Nov. 1
OutdoorHub 10.28.11
Rifle, CO. – The boat ramps at Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap State Parks will be closed to trailered watercraft starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will reopen on April 1, 2012 Hand launched watercraft will still be permitted on both reservoirs.
Water will be shut down throughout Rifle Falls State Park and Rifle Gap State Park starting Tuesday, Nov. 1. Water will be available at the water spigot, located on the south side of the shower building in Cottonwood campground. We will have one shower open and available in Cottonwood campground throughout the winter.
Lakeview, the park’s full hookup campground, will close for the season on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Camping will be available in the other loops – Cottonwood, Cedar, Sage and Pinion. Electricity will be available in Cottonwood and Cedar.
For more information and up to date conditions, please contact the park office, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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