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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: 6/22/2020 7:19 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: 6/22/2020 7:19 AM)

  • Camping

    All campgrounds are open. 

    Flush restrooms and showers in the Services Buildings are available and cleaned multiple times daily.  Do not flush disenfecting wipes as they are causing our system to shut down and become unavailable to visitors for extended periods of time.  Laundry facilities are not available.  Vault restrooms are open and available throughout the parks. Please visit the CPW Covid 19 Response page for more information.

    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.  

    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.

    Island Acres Conditions  

    Electric only and walk-in tent sites are currently 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: 6/22/2020 7:20 AM)

  • Construction

    (Updated: 6/2/2020 2:32 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: 6/22/2020 7:20 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    Trout fishing has slowed with the warmer summer temperatures.  Blue gill will begin to pick up.  All types of baits and lures work well. 

    Corn Lake was stocked with  aother 8000 catchable fish on March 20. Red Rocks Lake was stocked with 1472 catachable fish in February. Island Acres was stocked with trout on March 5.  
    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: 6/22/2020 7:21 AM)

  • 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. 
    (Updated: 6/2/2020 2:33 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

    N/A 

    (Updated: 5/5/2020 9:47 AM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​The Swimming Area at Island Acres is OPEN as of June 24.

    (Updated: 6/24/2020 3:35 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: 6/22/2020 7:21 AM)

  • Water Levels

    For current river conditions see the USGS Current W​ater Data. Always wear a life jacket when recrerating on the river.  
    (Updated: 6/22/2020 7:21 AM)