BLM 8108 — Rifle Gap State Park in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8108 — Rifle Gap State Park in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
6.6 mi from Silt
Maps 6,146 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 2.7 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 940 ft over 2.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 37%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Dry Rifle Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Horse Mountain stands 3,285 ft above the map pin, 8.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 38–62°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.