Meeker Office Closure
The Meeker office is closed until further notice due to the Lee Fire. Please view the news release for additional details and alternative office information.
Rifle Falls State Park
State Park in Rifle, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
United States
Rifle Falls State Park
State Park in Rifle, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
United States
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Fire Restrictions & Air Quality-
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place. Recreational fires, including propane fire pits and cooking fires that use wood or charcoal, are not permitted. This applies even in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Heavy smoke and haze may be present due to the Lee and Elk fires. For the latest on air quality in the area, visit fire.airnow.gov. For more on the Lee and Elk fires, visit inciweb wildfire.
Get Involved
Whether you are an avid hiker, mountain biker or hunter, or you simply appreciate all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, there are many ways you can get involved. Colorado state parks have a variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Jobs include naturalists and maintenance and administrative work, and range from full to part time and temporary. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife monitoring and campground host. Check out the opportunities below for more information.
Jobs
Every year we hire:
- Park Entrance Attendants
- Interpretive Naturalists
- Maintenance Technicians
- Aquatic Invasive Species (ANS) Inspectors
- Limited-Commissioned Law Enforcement Personnel
All temporary, YIP internship and full-time jobs are posted directly on the state's career website.
Volunteer
Visitor Services
This position at Rifle Gap State Park provides information to visitors about Rifle Gap and the surrounding area. Attendants collect fees for camping and daily entrance fees, bookstore items, boat registrations and more.
Maintenance
Maintenance projects at Rifle Falls State Park.
Naturalist
A park naturalist researches and presents programs to the public and leads hikes, helps at education table exhibits, leads school group programs, and greets and answers visitor questions.
Trail Work
The trail crew cuts in new trails and cleans up after trail dozers. This is a physical role that involves the use of various hand tools such as rakes, shovels and chainsaws. Once a section of trail is complete, upkeep is needed.