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  • Boat Ramps

    Boat ramps to the Colorado River are available at the Fruita, Connected Lakes and Corn Lake sections. A parks pass is required on every vehicle entering Colorado State Parks property, whether you are just using the boat ramp to launch into the river, or are recreating in the park itself. ​

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:03 PM)

  • Boating

    Hand-launch, electric and non-motorized boats are permitted on Corn Lake, Fruita, Connected Lakes. No boats are allowed on the Wildlife Area lakes. 

    Life jackets are required for every person on board a vessel, including Stand Up Paddleboards. Children 12 years of age or younger are required to wear a life jacket at all times. A sound producing device is also required for all vessles.  A valid registration is required on boats with sails or motors, including electric motors. For boats not requiring registration, the owner's name and current address must be legible and visible on the vessel.

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:03 PM)

  • Camping

    Camping is available through the reservation-only system.  Reservations may be made the day of arrival up to six months in advance.  Please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit CPWshop.com for reservations.  Please log-in to your account or create an account before selecting a campsite.

    Please remember check-out is 12:00pm and quiet hours are from 10pm-6am. 

    Fruita Conditions

    ​All electric sites at Fruita and full hook-up sites 25 and 36 provide 30 amp electricity. Full hook-up sites 1-12 and 37-44 provide 50 amp electricity.  Water, showers and laundry facilites are shut down November-March.  Conditions may result in facilites closing sooner or opening later. 

    Island Acres Conditions 

    Campers should expect snow in campsites and ice spots in the park in shady areas.  

    All electric sites at Island Acres provide 30 amp electricity.  All full hook-up sites are 30 amps except sites 61, 62, 79, and 80 which are 50 amps.  Full hook up sites (41-80), showers, laundry and water are closed and turned off November-March.  Conditions may result in facilites closing sooner or opening later.  Vault restrooms are open year round. 

    Do not flush disenfecting wipes as they are causing our system to shut down and become unavailable to visitors for extended periods of time.  Please visit the CPW Covid 19 Response page for more information.

    For more information, see the James M. Robb camping page.

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:04 PM)

  • Construction

    (Updated: 7/26/2020 12:50 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Fires are allowed in the designated fire rings and grills.  Please ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving.  

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:04 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    All ponds have iced over. 

    Please ensure the responsible and ethical release of fish and properly dispose of fishing line.  Remember, the daily limit for trout is four fish per person.  

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    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:04 PM)

  • Hunting

    Waterfowl hunting is allowed only from designated hunting blinds at Island Acres, Corn Lake, 34 Road, Pear Park, and the Wildlife Area during designated waterfowl seasons. Hunters must have a reservation to hunt the blinds.  There is no longer a first-come-first-serve/walk in option.  

    Please be aware that current water conditions are low at all blind locations.  Pear Park Pond is frozen. 

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:04 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

    All ponds are generally frozen and have approximately 3-5" of ice in most locations.  Ice condtions change and are variable across the ponds.  Snow on top of the ice will hide cracks and openings.  Please use caution at all times.  Ice Rescue Stations are posted at each pond. 

    Roan's pond at Island Acres has scattered opening in the ice due to springs.  

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:05 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​The Swimming Area at Island Acres is CLOSED for the season. The Camper Services Buildings (showers and laundry) and other flush restrooms at Fruita and Island Acres are closed for the season.  Vault restrooms are available.

    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:05 PM)

  • Trails

    Users of the trail should use caution throughout the winter as there may be areas of ice and/or snow, especially in the shady areas.  

    Trail users between Corn Lake and 29 road should be aware there may be waterfowl hunters hunting in designated blinds  during designated seasons.  Seasons are October 3-October 21 and November 7-January 21.  

    The Cobblestone Trail at Island Acres, the winding trail system at Connected Lakes, the Riverfront Trail at Corn Lake and the trail around Red Rocks Lake at Fruita make for a great way to get outdoors and enjoy a hike! The Riverfront trail at Fruita has recently been paved and takes you all the way into the town of Fruita.  A valid parks pass is required on all vehicles or individuals entering State Parks property even if you are just accessing the trail system. All pets must remained leashed at all time. All trails are for non-motorized use. 
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    (Updated: 1/6/2021 4:06 PM)

  • Water Levels

    For current river conditions see the USGS Current W​ater Data. Always wear a life jacket when recrerating on the river.  
    (Updated: 11/3/2020 1:51 PM)