Rifle Gap State Park, State park with reservoir in Garfield County, United States.
The 1,341-acre park features a 360-acre reservoir surrounded by pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush shrubland, and deciduous riparian forest at the edge of White River Plateau.
Originally a cattle ranching area with the town of Austin, the location transformed into a recreational destination after the reservoir construction completed in 1968.
The park functions as an educational center for local geology, exhibiting Upper Cretaceous Williams Fork Formation sandstone and Mancos shale formations throughout its boundaries.
Visitors access 90 campsites, 14 picnic areas, and a boat ramp on the north side of the lake from 5 am to 10 pm daily.
The clear waters of the reservoir support diverse fish populations while providing habitat for great blue herons, ospreys, and yellow-bellied racers.
Location: Garfield County
Inception: 1966
Website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/riflegap
GPS coordinates: 39.63470,-107.75500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:03
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