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 Corn Lake water and shoreline.

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

    Four people pose with two paddleboards in front of water.

    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 hunter in hunter orange holding a shotgun.

    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.

    Girl walking a dog along a gravel trail.

    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.

    Person wearing protective gear in a kayak on the river.

    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. 

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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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