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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: 10/24/2021 12:57 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: 10/24/2021 12:57 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 typically shut down November through March. Limited campsites will be available during this time.  Conditions may result in facilites closing sooner or opening later. 

    Island Acres Conditions 

    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, limited electric sites and tent sites 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: 10/24/2021 12:59 PM)

  • Construction

    (Updated: 6/14/2021 10:26 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

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

    (Updated: 10/24/2021 12:59 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    The lakes were stocked at the end of September/beginning of October.  Trout fishing has been a little slower.  Trout typically bite on a variety of bait and lures. 

    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: 10/24/2021 1:00 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.  

    (Updated: 10/24/2021 1:00 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

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    (Updated: 6/14/2021 10:27 AM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​The swimbeach at Island Acres is closed for the season.  Full hookup sites, the camper services building and the dump station will be closed November-March at Island Acres.  Water and flush restrooms at Fruita will be closed November-March, weather dependent. 

    (Updated: 10/24/2021 1:02 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: 10/24/2021 1:02 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: 6/14/2021 10:27 AM)