Rifle Gap Reservoir, Rifle Colorado - RIfle Gap is a popular West Slope fisher offering fine trout fishing among a thriving warmwater population. Campsites are available year-round.
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Rifle Gap, a relatively narrow east-west oriented reservoir, has a reputation for producing large browns and thanks to stocking efforts offers excellent rainbow fishing. Walleye, smallmouth bass, crap... Log into read more...
Getting there: Take I-70 to the Rifle exit, then go north on Highway 13 for three miles. This takes you through the town of Rifle on Railroad Ave. When the road comes to a y, stay to the right on Highway 13. Turn right onto Highway 325 and Rifle Gap will be about 6 miles.
Boating: All Boats Allowed. Opening and closing dates are dependent upon weather and water level see the ?Conditions section for... Log infor more detail...
Lakeview Campground sits on top of the hill with a spectacular view of the reservoir and the mountainside. It includes paved RV/tent sites and walk-in tent sites. The RV/tent sites can accommodate tents, small trailers, large motor homes and pickup campers with pull-through sites and back-in sites. They include full hookups with water, sewer, and electric, and also have picnic tables and fire pits. The walk-in tent sites are nestled within pinion and juniper trees, providing some privacy. They are basic sites and include covered picnic tables and fire pits. Restrooms with flush toilets and coin-operated showers are located in the center of the campground.
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Sage Campground is adjacent to DOW and BLM property, and provides easy access for OHV use. Campsites are basic and can accommodate tents, small trailers, large motor homes and pickup campers with pull-through sites and back-in sites. Campsites include covered picnic tables and fire pits. Vault toilets are located in the center of the campground.
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edar Campground sits up on the hill along the waters edge, and can accommodate tents, small trailers, large motor homes and pickup campers with pull-through sites and back-in sites. Campsites include electric hook-ups with shared water facilities available throughout the loop. Vault toilets are located in the center of the campground.
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Cottonwood Campground sits on the waters edge, and can accommodate tents, small trailers, large motor homes and pickup campers. Campsites include electric hook-ups with water facilities available throughout the loop. Restrooms with flush toilets and coin-operated showers are located in the center of the camping loop.
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Pinyon Campground sits up on the hill overlooking the water, and is nestled within pinion and juniper trees, providing some privacy. Campsites are basic and can accommodate tents, small trailers, and pickup campers with pull-through sites and back-in sites. They include picnic tables and fire pits. Vault toilets are located near the campground
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