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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-$15
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-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
United States
Get Involved
Whether you are an avid hiker, mountain biker or hunter, or you simply appreciate all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, there are many ways you can get involved. Colorado state parks have a variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Jobs include naturalists and maintenance and administrative work and range, from full to part time and temporary. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife monitoring and campground host. Check out the opportunities below for more information.
Park staff assisting a visitor
Jobs
Every year we hire:
- Park Entrance Attendants
- Interpretive Naturalists
- Maintenance Technicians
- Aquatic Invasive Species (ANS) Inspectors
- Limited-Commissioned Law Enforcement Personnel
All temporary, YIP internship and full-time jobs are posted directly on the state's career website.
Volunteer
Visitor Services
This position at Rifle Gap State Park provides information to visitors about Rifle Gap and the surrounding area. Attendants collect fees for camping and daily entrance fees, bookstore items, boat registrations and more.
Naturalist
A park naturalist researches and presents programs to the public and leads hikes, helps at education table exhibits, leads school group programs, and greets and answers visitor questions.
Trail Work
The trail crew cuts in new trails and cleans up after trail dozers. This is a physical role that involves the use of various hand tools such as rakes, shovels and chainsaws. Once a section of trail is complete, upkeep is needed.
Bluebird Monitoring
Includes checking bluebird nest boxes every 7–14 days, counting chicks, counting survival and entering information into NestWatch.com. This role could also include building and installing more boxes.