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Park Conditions

  • 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: 12/10/2018 3:24 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: 12/10/2018 3:24 PM)

  • Camping

    ​Camping is available at both Fruita and Island Acres sections on a first-come, first-served basis.  Most facilities have been shut down and closed for the season.    

    Reservations are highly recommended during the reservation period and can be made 3 days up to 6 months in advance by calling 1-800-244-5613 or by visiting the Camping page on our website​.

    ​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 and 79 which are 50 amps.  

    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:24 PM)

  • Construction

    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:24 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

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

    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:25 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Trout fishing has been good using any kind of bait. All lakes were stocked at the end of October 2018.  Please ensure the responsible and ethical release of fish.  Trash cans are available to dispose of fishing line.   



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    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:30 PM)

  • Hunting

    ​Waterfowl hunting is available from the established blinds only during designated seasons. 

    Conditions Update: 34 Road has good water.  Hunting at Pear Park is from the blind on the pond only.  There is some water in the pond but hunters should expect it to be frozen.  Hunters have been successful from the blind on the pond.  ​

    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: 12/10/2018 3:25 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

    Due to varying and early season conditions, access to the ice is not advised.  

    Island Acres: Old Orchard is frozen and Roan's has patches of ice and open water.

    Connected: Duke Lake is frozen.  South Connected Lake is mostly frozen and North Connected Lake is mostly open water.  

    Fruita:  The lake at Fruita is primarly open water.

    Please use caution at all times as conditions are constantly changing.  

    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:29 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    ​The Swimming Area at Island Acres is closed for the season.

    All water and the camper services buildings are closed for the season at both Fruita and Island Acres.  Camping is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

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    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:29 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 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: 12/10/2018 3:29 PM)

  • Water Levels

    For current river conditions see the USGS Current W​ater Data
    (Updated: 12/10/2018 3:30 PM)