BLM 8071 — Rifle Gap State Park in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 8071 — Rifle Gap State Park in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

8.0 mi from Rifle

Maps 6,647 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · the 7-day limit applies April 1 to August 31 · September 1 to March 31: 14 consecutive days · unless otherwise authorized in writing by the BLM; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi; also 14 consecutive days
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Road Access

Extreme
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 2.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 2.4 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Horse Mountain stands 2,784 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–60°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.