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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River Sections

James M. Robb Colorado River State Park is divided into five river sections. Each section offers its visitors different experiences, activities and amenities. 

Hummingbird in tall grass

Hummingbird in tall grass

Colorado River Wildlife Area

The Colorado River Wildlife Area was purchased by Colorado State Parks and the US Bureau of Reclamation, and constructed to replace wetlands lost during the 25 Road 1st Street 70 Grand Valley Salinity Control period. This area is managed on the basis of protection and enhancement of wildlife and wetland habitat. Hiking and wildlife observation are available in this area. For protection of the wildlife area, facilities have been kept to a minimum.

Accessible fishing pier

Accessible fishing pier

Connected Lakes

The Connected Lakes section is a day-use park that provides visitors with a network of trails that traverse a series of ponds. There are a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including warmwater fishing and accessible fishing piers, sheltered picnicking areas, hiking, paddle sports and birding opportunities.

Bright blue sky reflecting off the water

Bright blue sky reflecting off the water

Corn Lake

Corn Lake serves as headquarters for the park and is only open for day use. The section provides boaters and rafters a launching site for the Colorado River. A .9-mile hardpacked 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. The park also offers ADA-accessible picnic sites and restrooms for physically challenged visitors.

Welcome sign for James M. Robb, Fruita section

Welcome sign for James M. Robb, Fruita section

Fruita

The Fruita section is open year-round for camping and day-use activities. The Fruita section is the first section of the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park that can be visited by travelers coming in from the West to Colorado from I-70. This section of the park provides visitors with beautiful views of the Book Cliffs area and the Colorado National Monument. Park visitors can enjoy camping facilities, lake fishing, boating and lovely picnic sites. 

Lake view

Lake view

Island Acres

Island Acres is open year-round for camping and day-use activities. The section offers a convenient and attractive place to fish, camp, picnic and/or hike along the Colorado River, or near any of the lakes in the park for visitors and residents alike. Island Acres gets its name from the island that was left in the middle of the river as a result of river flow and other erosional forces. 

paddleboarder

Wear a Life Jacket

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.​