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
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
Wide lens view of Corn Lake water and shoreline.
James M Robb State Park
About the Corn Lake Section
The Corn Lake section is day-use only and serves as headquarters for the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park.
Corn Lake provides a launching site for boaters and rafters to the Colorado River. The park also offers picnic sites and restrooms for physically challenged visitors. Corn Lake offers both warm and cold water fishing and is stocked with black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, and trout each spring and fall.
DIRECTIONS
Accessing the Corn Lake Section
361-32 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 434-3388
Park Section Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily.
From I-70 West, take exit 37 for the I-70 Business Loop and W/US-6. Turn left on 32 Rd. Corn Lake is located where 32 Rd meets the Colorado River.
361-32 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 434-3388
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended and weekend hours during the summer.
The boat ramp is located on the Southeast corner of Corn Lake. Enter the park section from 32 Road and follow the road around the East side of the park towards the river.
What to Do at Corn Lake
- Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Nature Viewing
- Paddleboarding
- Picnicking
- Walking
- Waterfowl Hunting
- Whitewater Rafting
- Camping
Boating
Hand propelled, sail and electric powered boats can be hand launched on the lakes at Corn Lake. A boat ramp to the Colorado River is available for river access. 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. For more information on boating please see the Colorado Boating Regulations.
Waterfowl Hunting at the Franklin Blind Near Corn Lake
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.
Trails
A .9-mile hard packed trail follows the lakeshore. The trail provides access to both the Colorado River and Corn Lake for fishing and is used by hikers and bicyclists.
Whitewater Rafting
Corn Lake offers an easily accessible boat launch to access the river for whitewater rafting. Visit the USGS River Flow website for current flow conditions.
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.
Loaner lifejackets are provided at the boat ramp by the Save-A-Life program. Please return life jackets at any of the life jacket stations throughout the Grand Valley.
Keep all pets under control and on a leash no more than six feet long.
Camping is not allowed at Corn Lake. Please visit Island Acres or Fruita for overnight camping
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.
Events
Events include learning to fish, guided nature hikes, and wildlife viewing festivals.
Find out more