Rifle Gap State Park - Sage in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
Rifle Gap State Park - Sage in CO
CampgroundCO State Parks
6.9 mi from Rifle
Setting
Rifle Gap State Park spans 1,341 acres of pinyon-juniper forest and sagebrush in Garfield County, centered around a scenic 360-acre reservoir originally formed at the Rifle Gap on the Colorado River. The park features multiple campground loops, a visitor center, picnic areas, and boat ramp for water recreation. Wildlife including mule deer, elk, and great horned owls are commonly sighted throughout the park. Established in 1966, it serves as a major regional destination managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
- Moderately separated here.
- The Rifle Gap Reservoir shoreline is 0.3 mi off.
- Horse Mountain stands 3,395 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 33–63°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 98 of 100.