Harvey Gap State Park
State Park in Rifle, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
United States
Harvey Gap State Park
State Park in Rifle, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
United States
Activities and Trails
What to Do at Harvey Gap
Harvey Gap State Park is a popular spot for anglers in both winter and summer. The lake is at 6,500 feet, surrounded by cedar and sagebrush with shady cottonwood trees along the shore, picnic areas, boating and a swim beach. Visitors see a variety of wildlife, including migrating waterfowl.
- Boating
- Cross-country Skiing
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
Best of Harvey Gap
The Reservoir
The 160-acre reservoir at Harvey Gap is the highlight of this park. Visitors can boat, fish and swim in wakeless areas.
Picnicking
Thirty picnic sites with tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic areas have trash cans and restrooms.
Paddle Boarding
Harvey Gap is a great destination for paddle boarding. Don't forget to bring your life jacket.
Swim Beach
In the summer, the Harvey Gap Swim Beach is a great place to beat the heat. There are shaded picnic tables with grills, trash cans and restrooms.
Hunting
Hunting is allowed 100 yards from any building or day-use area and 50 feet from the centerline of a roadway. Waterfowl hunting is available on the north side of the reservoir, which is the only area at the park where dogs are allowed off leash.