Rifle Gap, Harvey Gap, and Rifle Falls State Parks

Rifle Gap, Harvey Gap, and Rifle Falls State Parks Welcome to the Rifle Complex! We are comprised of three state parks including: Rifle Gap Reservoir,

Do you know me? Female Shepherd found at Harvey Gap State Park. No collar. If you know the owners please contact Journey...
04/19/2026

Do you know me? Female Shepherd found at Harvey Gap State Park. No collar. If you know the owners please contact Journey Home Animal Shelter in Rifle.

Are you looking to start a career in conservation? Look no further! Rifle Gap is looking to hire team members for a numb...
04/06/2026

Are you looking to start a career in conservation? Look no further! Rifle Gap is looking to hire team members for a number of positions. If you like working outdoors and being part of a fast paced team, consider applying with the links below. Ranger applicants must be over 21.

Seasonal Park Ranger - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5188344/temporary-limited-commissioned-ranger-rifle-gap-state-park-complex?keywords=Rifle%20gap&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Seasonal Technician, Visitors Center, Boat Inspector - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5188439/temporary-seasonal-position-rifle-gap-state-park-complexer

02/26/2026

1970 vs today at Rifle Falls State Park

Help keep our state parks flowing when you get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your vehicle registration. You’ll help fund our state parks to maintain and enhance trails and facilities, and you’ll get unlimited access to all Colorado state parks.

Learn more: https://cpw.state.co.us/keep-colorado-wild-pass

Park Update 2-26-26:Rifle Gap is almost completely open water. The water level is still significantly down but is coming...
02/26/2026

Park Update 2-26-26:

Rifle Gap is almost completely open water. The water level is still significantly down but is coming up slowly. Fisherman are reporting luck with Rainbows near the East inlet but the shoreline is very muddy.

Harvey Gap is entirely open water. Harvey’s water level is much higher, providing better shoreline fishing access.

Sturgeon is working on the power lines below the golf course and has cut off power to the Rifle Gap Visitors Center. At this time both our phones and computers are down. The outage is expected to last until 4pm.

For any questions about park conditions please contact 970-730-4592.

Applications are open!
02/11/2026

Applications are open!

Looking to start a career in conservation? Look no further! Rifle Gap State Park Complex is hiring seasonal positions fo...
01/22/2026

Looking to start a career in conservation? Look no further! Rifle Gap State Park Complex is hiring seasonal positions for 2026! We are currently looking for limited commission park rangers, park technicians, visitors center staff, and boat inspectors. If you love working outdoors and want to join a great team, please check out our job postings in the links below!

Limited Commission Park Ranger:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5188344/temporary-limited-commissioned-ranger-rifle-gap-state-park-complex?keywords=Rifle%20Gap&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

All Other Seasonal Positions:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5188439/temporary-seasonal-position-rifle-gap-state-park-complex?keywords=Rifle%20Gap&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

01/02/2026

Park Update 1.2.2026

Rifle Gap is still filling. Small ice formation on the west end, however rain and warm temperature are leading to more open water. Please see video below. We are anticipating warmer weather through the following week.

Harvey Gap has much more ice development due to less fluctuation in water level, however warm weather and rain have significantly affected the ice quality creating large areas of open water around the shorelines. A video of Harvey’s current conditions will be posted and pinned in the comments.

For the most up to date conditions please contact the Rifle Gap State Park Visitors Center.

Please join us for our annual First Day Hike! The hike will be on January 1st at 10:00 am starting at the boat ramp over...
12/28/2025

Please join us for our annual First Day Hike! The hike will be on January 1st at 10:00 am starting at the boat ramp overflow parking lot!

Park Update 12.10.2025As of today neither reservoir is holding ice. We have shoreline ice forming in the coves at Harvey...
12/10/2025

Park Update 12.10.2025

As of today neither reservoir is holding ice. We have shoreline ice forming in the coves at Harvey Gap and small patches on the West end of Rifle Gap. Due to increased temperature in the forecast we are not expecting much development over the next week.

Water levels are still increasing at both reservoirs. Rifle Gap is gaining almost 3 inches per day but may slow as the surface area increases.

Fishing is still on at both reservoirs. Even though we are closed to motarized vessels, hand powered, hand launched vessels are still permitted. If you are planning on hand launching at any reservoir please remember to check weather forecasts and have a life jacket with you for each person on board.

For the most up to date information, please contact the Rifle Gap Visitors Center.

Park Update:Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap are both ice free as of 12/6/2025.The water level at Rifle Gap is coming up steadil...
12/06/2025

Park Update:

Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap are both ice free as of 12/6/2025.

The water level at Rifle Gap is coming up steadily.

We will continue to monitor ice levels at both reservoirs and post updates to our social media.

For the most current information regarding ice conditions please contact the Rifle Gap State Park Visitors Center.

Come join us this Saturday evening for a night of bats and star gazing at Rifle Falls State Park!
10/31/2025

Come join us this Saturday evening for a night of bats and star gazing at Rifle Falls State Park!

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5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO
81650

Telephone

+19706251607

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