West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area

West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area


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Straddling many miles of the West Fork and the Middle Fork of Rifle Creek, this wildlife area guards a good portion of the drainages from encroaching development. The creek bottoms also provide winter range for elk and deer. The habitat is riparian bottomlands and hillside with heavy vegetation.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided in this area.

Reservations: Reservations are NOT accepted.

Best Time To Visit: This area is open year-round.

Fees: There are no fees to enter this area, but hunting/fishing permits will require a fee.

Accessibility: Handicapped accessibility is limited.

Rules: Users of wildlife areas are reminded to check current hunting, fishing, and land use regulations when planning to use an area for any purpose.

Directions: Travel state Highway 13 northeast from Rifle for approximately 4 miles to State Highway 325; turn right and travel approximately 6 miles to Rifle Gap Reservoir. Then travel one mile northwest on County Road 252.

Attractions Near
West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area

Rifle Gap State Park

Address

Denver Service Center

6060 Broadway

Denver, Colorado 80216

Phone
General: (303) 291-7227

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