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| | Cedar Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains 16 individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | Christo Campground | | This campgound, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains two individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | Cottonwood Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains eight individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | East Rifle Creek | | Rainbow and brown trout are found in East Rifle Creek, which flows through Rifle Falls. | |
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| | Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area | | A large portion of this SWA lies in the valley of the lower Garfield Creek. Garfield Creek flows north from Sunlight Peak to the Colorado River. | |
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| | Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area | | These small ponds are located near the river just east of town and were created during the construction of I-70. The local community of Gypsum uses these ponds as a means of teaching their young outdoor enjoyment. | |
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| | Harvey Gap State Park | | This area, five miles east of Rifle Gap Reservoir, is a favorite spot with anglers. The 160-acre lake is stocked with a variety of cold and warm water fish, including rainbow trout, crappie, catfish and smallmouth bass. | |
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| | Pinon Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains five individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | Rifle Falls Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Falls State Park and offers 20 individual sites for either tents or trailers/RV's. All sites have electricity. | |
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| | Rifle Falls State Park | | This area is the closest you'll get to the tropics in Colorado. The falls is a lush area of trees and greenery kept moist by the spray of the cascading triple waterfall. Camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing are all available. | |
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| | Rifle Gap Reservoir | | Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. | |
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| | Rifle Gap State Park | | The clean, clear waters of this 350 acre reservoir afford some of the best scuba diving, boating, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado. Camping, hiking and picnicking opportunities at this 1,305-acre park also await the Rifle Gap State Park visitor. | |
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| | Sage Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains 18 individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| Mammals |
| | Cedar Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains 16 individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | Christo Campground | | This campgound, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains two individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | Coke Oven State Wildlife Area | | This wildlife area covers a meadow near the base of Stellar Peak. A row of antique coke ovens stands at the edge of the meadow from the coal mining operations of the early 1900's. This area is best known for its black bear hunting. | |
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| | Cottonwood Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains eight individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | East Marvine Campground | | This campground offers 7 individual camping sites within a grove of pine with views of the mountains. Horse trails and hiking trails are nearby. Maximum RV/trailer size is 50 feet. | |
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| | East Rifle Creek | | Rainbow and brown trout are found in East Rifle Creek, which flows through Rifle Falls. | |
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| | Elk Run Campground | | This campground, located within the Sylvan Lake State Park, provides campers with 34 individual campsites for trailers/RV's. These sites do NOT have any hook-ups. | |
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| | Fisherman's Paradise Campground | | This campground, located within the Sylvan Lake State Park, provides campers with 12 individual campsites for trailers/RV's. These sites do NOT have any hook-ups. | |
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| | Fulford Cave Trail | | This 0.7 mile trail has a beginning elevation of 9,440 feet and an ending elevation of 9,880 feet. The trail difficulty has been rated as "moderate". This trail ends at the Fulford Cave. | |
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| | Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area | | A large portion of this SWA lies in the valley of the lower Garfield Creek. Garfield Creek flows north from Sunlight Peak to the Colorado River. | |
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| | Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area | | These small ponds are located near the river just east of town and were created during the construction of I-70. The local community of Gypsum uses these ponds as a means of teaching their young outdoor enjoyment. | |
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| | Hawsapple Campground | | This campground, located within the Paonia State Park, offers seven individual campsites for tents or trailers/RV's. These are primitive sites; there is no drinking water nearby. | |
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| | Lake Trail | | This trail, located within the Sylvan Lake State Park, measure 1.0 miles and circles the lake. It is rated as "easy" and sees high usage. The elevation is 8,500 feet. Mountain Bikes are permitted on this trail. | |
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| | Little Mattie Campground | | This campground offers 20 individual campsites situated on the Ruedi Reservoir. Recreational opportunities include boating, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, and hiking. Maximum RV/Trailer length is 22 feet. | |
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| | Little Maud Campground | | This campground offers 22 individual campsites situated on the Ruedi Reservoir. Recreational opportunities include boating, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, and hiking. Maximum RV/Trailer length is 32 feet. | |
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| | Marvine Campground | | This campground offers 18 individual campsites situated in a grove of pine with mountain views. Stream and fly-fishing are both nearby. Hiking and horse trails are in the area. Maximum RV/Trailer length is 28 feet. | |
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| | Pinon Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains five individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | Rifle Falls Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Falls State Park and offers 20 individual sites for either tents or trailers/RV's. All sites have electricity. | |
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| | Rifle Gap Reservoir | | Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. | |
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| | Sage Sites Campground | | This campground, located within the Rifle Gap State Park, contains 18 individual campsites designed for trailers/RV's. None of these sites have hook-ups. | |
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| | South Fork Campground | | This campground offers 17 individual campsites situated in a valley. Fishing in the South Fork of the White River is a popular recreational activity. Three separate hiking trails originate here. Maximum trailer/RV size is 60 feet. | |
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| | Supply Basin Campground | | This campground offers 7 individual campsites situated on a small lake in a spruce and fir forest. Fishing for trout on the Heart Lake is a popular recreation activity. Maximum trailer/RV size is 60 feet. | |
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| | Sylvan Lake | | Fishing is excellent year-round for brook and rainbow trout. Sylvan is one of few mountain lakes that are stocked with brook trout. | |
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| | Sylvan Lake State Park | | This park is a scenic park open year-round for campers, picnickers, hikers, photographers and those who just want to relax in this alpine atmosphere. | |
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| | West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area | | 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. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In State Parks |
| | Rifle Falls State Park | | This area is the closest you'll get to the tropics in Colorado. The falls is a lush area of trees and greenery kept moist by the spray of the cascading triple waterfall. Camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing are all available. | |
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| | Rifle Gap State Park | | The clean, clear waters of this 350 acre reservoir afford some of the best scuba diving, boating, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado. Camping, hiking and picnicking opportunities at this 1,305-acre park also await the Rifle Gap State Park visitor. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Basalt State Wildlife Area | | This refuge is located in Eagle County and contains 4,706 acres of wetlands. Recreation includes wildlife and birdwatching, fishing, hunting, photography, day hiking, picnicking, an outdoor shooting range open to public, and camping only during big game seasons. | |
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