James M Robb Colorado River State Park

State Park in Clifton, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Corn Lake Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during winter hours, November - February

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

361-​32 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
United States

Contact:

Fruita Section: 970-858-9188 Island Acres Section: 970-434-3388

[email protected]

James M Robb Colorado River State Park

State Park in Clifton, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Corn Lake Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during winter hours, November - February

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

361-​32 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
United States

Contact:

Fruita Section: 970-858-9188 Island Acres Section: 970-434-3388

[email protected]

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Wide lens view of the Colorado River State Wildlife Area.

Wide lens view of the Colorado River State Wildlife Area.

James M Robb State Park

About the Colorado River Wildlife Area and Pear Park Section

The Colorado River Wildlife Area was constructed to replace wetlands lost during the Grand Valley Salinity Control period starting in 1979. Recreation facilities have been kept to a minimum here, but hiking, wildlife observation, and limited fishing access are available. Boating and surface contact are prohibited on the lakes at the Colorado River Wildlife Area.

The numerous small lakes in the Pear Park Trail section provide critical habitat for endangered fish. Opportunities for hiking and recreation facilities have been kept to a minimum.

DIRECTIONS

Accessing the Colorado River Wildlife Area and Pear Park Trails Section

Pear Park Trails
Pear Park trails are accessible from 29 Road or 30 Road.

Colorado River Wildlife Area
The paved East to West trail runs the length of the Wildlife Area. You can access the trail from where it intersects with 29 Road, 30 Road, or 31 Road. The trail continues to Corn Lake. 

Park Section Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily.

    The Colorado River Wildlife Area and Pear Park Section doesn't have its own office. Contact the main James M. Robb park office at Corn Lake with any questions.

    361-​32 Road
    Clifton, CO 81520
    970-434-3388​​​

    What to Do at the Colorado River Wildlife Area and Pear Park Section

    • Biking
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Waterfowl Hunting
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Boating
    • Camping

    A heron partially hidden by tall dry grass.

    Wildlife Viewing

    The best time for viewing wildlife is in the early morning and early evening. Waterfowl, shorebirds, birds of prey, including osprey, bald and golden eagles, many different songbirds, and other game birds such as dove and quail may be found in any section of the park. The careful
    observer may see mule deer, skunk, cottontail rabbits, and beaver, all of which are common to the area.

    A boy casting his fishing line into the water.

    Fishing

    Fishing is prohibited at Beswick Pond but allowed at the other ponds within the Pear Park Section. Fishing access in the Colorado River Wildlife Area is only on the south and west sides of the lake.

    A girl walking her dog along a trail.

    Trails

    The Pear Park hiking trail is paved and connects 29 Road to 30 Road with a view of the Lakes. There is a wonderful 4 mile long paved hiking trail that starts at Corn Lake and heads west through the Wildlife Area and beyond to 29 Road.

    A waterfowl hunter in hunter orange holding a shotgun.

    Hunting

    Waterfowl hunting is allowed during waterfowl season from the designated blinds by reservation only. Blinds can be reserved by visiting CPW.shop.com or by calling 1-800-244-5613. Please refer to the small game and waterfowl brochure to understand the requirements for each blind. 34 Road is only open for waterfowl hunting on weekends during designated seasons.

    Know Before You Go

      Boating is prohibited on the lake in the Colorado River Wildlife Area , and prohibited on Beswick Pond in the Pear Park Section. 

      Keep all pets under control and on a leash no more than six feet long.

      No overnight camping is allowed at the CO River Wildlife Area or Pear Park.  Please visit the Island Acres or Fruita sections for camping availability.

      Get Involved

      Whether you are an avid hiker or mountain biker, a hunter, or you simply appreciate all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, there are many local events and ways you can get involved. 

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      Volunteer

      Volunteer opportunities include wildlife monitoring and campground host.

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      Events.

      Events

      Events include learning to fish, guided nature hikes, and wildlife viewing festivals.

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