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

Contact:

970-625-1607

[email protected]

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

Contact:

970-625-1607

[email protected]

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Two people in a boat

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 water and the gap between the mountains

The Reservoir

The 160-acre reservoir at Harvey Gap is the highlight of this park. Visitors can boat, fish and swim in wakeless areas.

A family cookout

Picnicking

Thirty picnic sites with tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic areas have trash cans and restrooms.

On a paddle board

Paddle Boarding

Harvey Gap is a great destination for paddle boarding. Don't forget to bring your life jacket.

Two kids play in the water

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.

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A Harvey Gap welcome sign.

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.