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 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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

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 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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

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Wide lens view of the Connected Lakes area.

Wide lens view of the Connected Lakes area.

James M Robb State Park

About the Connected Lakes Section

Connected Lakes provides a network of trails that traverse a series of ponds and ADA fishing piers. Visitors find a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, picnicking, hiking, paddle sports, and bird watching. Connected Lakes has restrooms for visitors. 

DIRECTIONS

Accessing the Connected Lakes Section

Located in the Southwest portion of Grand Junction on Dike Road. 

Park Section Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily.

Take Broadway/Hwy 340 to Power Road (near Albertsons) and travel Northwest.  Continue on Dike Road to the park.

    There are four accessible fishing piers within the Connected Lake section of James M. Robb.

    • The first is located on the Northwest side of Duke Lake.
    • The second is located on the East side of the Connected Lakes near the restrooms and the Kingfisher parking lot off of Dike Road.
    • The third and fourth are located on the inside of the two Connected Lake sections; one on each shore. Both are close to Osprey Point and the Beavertail parking lot at the end of Dike Road within the park.

    The Connected Lakes boat ramp to access the Colorado River is located North of Duke Road on the bank of the Colorado River between Duke Lake and Kingfisher parking lots.

    What to Do at Connected Lakes

    • Accessible Paved Trails
    • Biking
    • Boating
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Ice Fishing
    • Paddleboarding
    • Picnicking
    • Warm Water Fishing
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Camping

    Man and dog in inflatable raft with colorful umbrella to block the sun.

    Boating

    Hand-propelled, sail and electric-powered boats can be hand launched on the lakes at Connected Lakes. A boat ramp to the Colorado River is available for river access.

    And adult and two kids ride bikes on a paved trail.

    Trails

    Connected Lakes has nearly four miles of trails, some paved and some hard packed. A connecting trail runs between the lakes along the Redlands Canal and the Colorado River.

    A covered picnic area with a table and raised grill that overlooks the water.

    Picnicking

    Seven picnic areas with shelter are available on a first come first served basis around the Connected Lakes.

    Three people in inner tubes float on the Colorado RIver.

    River Access

    Rafters, kayakers, canoeists, and tubers can launch a fast-moving river trip at park ramps located at Connected Lakes. River trips from Connected Lakes to Fruita are about 10 miles. Float times vary with changing conditions but average 3-4 hours. This section of the Colorado River is considered whitewater with sections of Class II rapids.

    Know Before You Go

      Be sure to have an appropriate size and type of life jacket for each individual while on the river or the lakes within the park.​

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

      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. 

      Volunteer high five.

      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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