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  • Boat Ramps

    Construction on the Fruita Boat Ramp will begin in early 2020.  The boat ramp will be closed to all access.  The nearest take out downstream will be the Loma Boat Launch.  The nearest take out upstream is the Blue Heron Launch Ramp.  Please plan accordingly.   

    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: 1/5/2020 1:36 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 for every person on board in addition to a sound producing device are required on all vessels. Children 12 years of age or younger are required to wear a life jacket at all times. A valid registration is required on boats with electric motors. For boats not requiring registration, the owner's name and current address must be in a legible, visible and durable fashion on the vessel.

    (Updated: 1/5/2020 1:36 PM)

  • Camping

    ​Camping is now available through the reservation-only system.  Reservations may be the day of arrival up to six months in advance.  Please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit CPWshop.com for reservations.  

    Fruita Conditions

    Water is turned off and the camper services builiding is closed for the winter.  Water will be available at the dump station.   

    ​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.

    Island Acres Conditions  

    Electric only and walk-in tent sites will still be available.  Full hook-up sites, the camper services building and most water are turned off and closed through April 1, weather dependent.  

    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.  

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

    (Updated: 1/5/2020 1:47 PM)

  • Construction

    Construction on the Fruita Boat Ramp is scheduled to begin in early 2020 at which time there will be no access. The nearest boat launch/take out downstream is the Loma Boat Launch.  The nearest boat launch/take out upstream is the Blue Heron Boat Launch.  Please plan accordingly.  

    (Updated: 1/5/2020 1:39 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    ​Please ensure that all fires are contained in the designated fire grills and fire pits only.  Fires must be completely extinguished and cold to the touch prior to leaving. 

    (Updated: 1/5/2020 1:40 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Ice fishing has been good using any type of bait.  

    Ice conditions vary across the lakes.  Island Acres: Roan's Pothole has patches of open water.  Old Orchard (east pond) has approixmately 6" of ice.  Corn Lake has approximately 5" of ice.  Connected Lakes has approximately 3.5" of ice and Red Rocks lake has approximately 4" of ice.  Conditions are variable and unpredictable.  Please use caution at all times. 

    Fruita and Island Acres were stocked with trout on October 11.  Corn Lake was stocked on October 18.

    Please ensure the responsible and ethical release of fish and properly dispose of fishing line.

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    (Updated: 1/13/2020 2:25 PM)

  • Hunting

    Ice and shallow water should be expected at the Pear Park blind. As a reminder, hunting is only at the designated blind on the pond. 

    The 34 Road blind has been moved downstream approximately 20 yards.  Follow the signs to the blind.

    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. 
    (Updated: 1/5/2020 1:42 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

    All lakes have iced over. Island Acres: Roan's has patches of open water.  Old Orchard (east pond) has up to 6" of ice.  Corn Lake: approximately 5" of ice.  Connected Lakes: 3.5".  Red Rocks Lake, Fruita: 4".  

    Please use caution as ice conditions are variable and unpredictable.  

    (Updated: 1/13/2020 2:22 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​The Swimming Area at Island Acres is CLOSED for the season. All flush restrooms, dump stations and most water spigots are closed and shut down for the season.  

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    (Updated: 1/5/2020 1:42 PM)

  • Trails

    ​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: 1/5/2020 1:42 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: 1/5/2020 1:44 PM)