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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: 2/26/2018 7:20 AM)

  • 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: 2/26/2018 7:21 AM)

  • Camping

    Camping is available at both Fruita and Island Acres sections of the park on a first come-first served basis.  Campers at Fruita may expect the water to be turned off at night due to freezing temperatures.  Water, showers, flush restrooms and the full hookup sites at Island Acres are closed through March 31.  

    Reservations for Fruita are available March 09-October 31. and reservations at Island Acres are available April 1-October 15 by calling 1-800-244-5613​.

    ​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.  All electric sites at Island Acres provide 30 amp electricity.  All full hook-up sites are 30 amps execpt sites 61-63, 66, 68 and 79 which are 50 amps.  

    (Updated: 2/26/2018 7:21 AM)

  • Construction

    ​Shade shelters are currently being constructed in the tent and group camping sites at the Fruita section.  Alternate sites will be available.  Constructions should be complete this spring.  

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    (Updated: 2/26/2018 7:31 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings only on recreation sites.  Please ensure that fires are extinguised completely and cold to the touch prior to leaving. Never leave a fire unattended. Gathering of wood or vegetation in the park is prohibited but firewood is available for purchase from the park office and camphosts. 
    (Updated: 2/26/2018 7:23 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    All lakes are free of ice and offer ample shoreline fishing opportunities.

    Old Orchard and Roan ponds at Island Acres were stocked mid-February.  Corn Lake was also stocked. 

    Fishing has been good using any kind of bait or flies.

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    (Updated: 2/26/2018 7:24 AM)

  • Hunting

    ​Waterfowl hunting is available from the blinds only. Waterfowl blinds are available at Island Acres, 34 Road and along the river west of Corn Lake to 29 road. Blinds are available by reservation by calling 970-255-6161 during legal waterfowl hunting seasons.  

    (Updated: 1/17/2018 9:45 AM)

  • Icing Conditions

    All the lakes have open water available for fishing.  Old Orchard at Island Acres is still frozen however, conditions are highly variable and accessing the ice is not recommended.  There may be some lingering ice on the other lakes that are not accessible for fishing.  Please use caution at all times.    

    (Updated: 1/17/2018 9:47 AM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​Campground Loops C and D (all full hookup sites) the camper services building and the swimbeach are closed for the season at Island Acres. Electirc and tent camping are still available. 

    Fruita is open with limited water facilities.  Facilites will open as weather allows. 

    (Updated: 2/26/2018 7:25 AM)

  • 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 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: 2/26/2018 7:26 AM)

  • Water Levels

    For current river conditions see the USGS Current W​ater Data
    (Updated: 2/26/2018 7:26 AM)