Rifle Gap State Park
Stay at the Rifle Super 8 and then head out to Rifle Gap State Park! Located north of Rifle at the confluence of the three forks of Rifle Creek, Rifle Gap Reservoir offers boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in 350 acres of clear mountain-fed waters.
Rifle Gap Reservoir's dimensions lend themselves to water sports. The lake is long and narrow making it perfect for water-skiers, jet-skiers and power boaters. When the wind is right, Rifle Gap makes for great sailing and windsurfing. During the summer months, there is a popular swimming beach on the west side of the lake.
Fishing is also very popular at Rifle Gap. The Rifle Chamber of Commerce hosts a Ice Fishing Tournament each winter, and during the summer anglers fish from shore, boats and float tubes for rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass and yellow perch.
A state parks pass is required in most parking areas and may be purchased at the main entrance to the park.
For more information about Rifle Gap State Park, please visit the State Parks website.
Directions from Rifle Super 8 to Rifle Gap State Park
From Rifle Super 8 go east on South 7th Street. At the roundabouts, make your way north on Taughenbaugh Ave., crossing the Colorado River. Do not make any turns. Taughenbaugh becomes Railroad Avenue and makes its way north through downtown Rifle. Continue on Railroad Ave. all the way though town. On the north end of town, Railroad Ave. becomes Highway 13. Continue going straight. Watch for the signs for Rifle Gap State Park and turn right on County Road 325. County Road 325 will take you directly to the park. Once at the lake, continue across the dam and turn into the entrance on the east side of the park to access the boat ramp.
Other Nearby Attractions
Rifle Falls State Park
Rifle Mountain Park
Rifle Creek Golf Course