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
Contact:
[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 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
Contact:
[email protected]
Wide lense view of the Fruita section with trees and buildings.
James M Robb State Park
About the Fruita Section
With magnificent views of both the Colorado National Monument and the Book Cliffs area, the Fruita section offers restrooms, a walkway along the Colorado River, and a large Visitor Center. Nearby are renowned mountain biking trails, dinosaur sites, and red rock hiking.
DIRECTIONS
Accessing the Fruita Section
595 Hwy 340
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-9188
Park Section Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily.
Take I-70 to Exit 19 at Fruita. Go South on HWY 340 for 1/2 of a mile. The park entrance is on the west side of the highway.
The Fruita Section Visitor Center is located off the park entrance road between the campground and Red Rocks Lake.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day with extended weekend hours from April through October. Please call (970) 858-9188 for current off season hours.
The boat ramp is located at the end of the West side parking lot along the Colorado River.
What to Do at Fruita
- Accessible Paved Trails
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Group Picnicking
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Paddle Boarding
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Sailing
- Whitewater Rafting and Tubing
Boating
Hand propelled, sail and electric powered boats can be hand launched on the lakes at Fruita. 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.
Trails
This section of the park has a concrete trail linking the park with the newest sections of the Riverfront Trail, traveling north to Fruita and west towards Loma. Fruita also has a one-mile gravel trail around Red Rock Lake.
Fishing
There are approximately 100 surface acres of water in James M. Robb State Park. The lakes, including the ones at Fruita, are stocked with trout. Fruita's Red Rocks Lake receives over 5,000 10" Rainbow Trout in the spring and fall months.
Whitewater rafting
The boat launch at Fruita is often used by whitewater runners as there are class IV and V sections downstream through the gorgeous red-rock canyons of Ruby Horsethief. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permits are required. Visit the BLM website for information.
The Group Picnic Area at Fruita.
Group Rentals
Red Rocks Group Event Rental
- $100 per day
- Up to 36 guests
The park’s group picnic area also provides an exceptional venue for special events. Visitors can enjoy concerts during the summer months as well as watch the fireworks during the July 4th weekend. The Colorado National Monument provides an excellent background during these events.
Amenities:
Camping
To reserve the group campground call the park office at (970) 858-9188. All other campsites can be reserved online, or by calling 1-800-244-5613.
Truck and camper parked at a campsite.
A tent set up on a campsite, nestled in the trees.
Know Before You Go
All Campsite Amenities:
- Picnic table
- Fire ring
- Stand up grill
- Playground
- Coin operated showers (summer only)
- Coin operated laundry (summer only)
- Restrooms with flush toilets (summer only)
- Dump station
As per CPW guidelines, there is a maximum 14-day rule that is strictly enforced. No exceptions!
Keep all pets under control and on a leash no more than six feet long.
The Fruita and Island Acres sections are open year-round for camping, but facilities are available in the winter (September to April) on a limited basis:
- Only electric and tent sites are available (full hook-up sites are closed).
- All flush restrooms, showers and laundry are shut down during the winter.
- Water is available on a very limited basis.
- Vault restrooms are still available at both locations.
The City of Fruita continues their work to mitigate intermittent odors associated with the closure of their waste water facility adjacent to these campsites. Campers should be aware that hot temperatures and winds blowing to the SE will have a negative impact on the quality of their stay until that situation is completely resolved.
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