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arvey Gap State Park, six 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
small-mouth bass.
Known for its clean water and shaded picnic
sites, Harvey Gap also offers hiking, boating and
picnicking. And, in the winter, enthusiasts can
cross-country ski and ice fish.
Managed by Colorado State Parks, this day-use
only area sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Harvey
Gap State Park is beautiful cedar and sagebrush
habitat, with a grand hogback-mountain ridge that
runs along the backside of the park.
The original earthen dam at Harvey Gap also
provides a get-away-from-it-all haven
for recreationists.
Camping
Camping is not allowed at Harvey Gap. Camping
is permitted at Rifle Gap and Rifle
Falls state parks, both only a short drive from
Harvey Gap.
Picnicking
Hunting
Small game and waterfowl are the most popular
during hunting seasons. There is excellent big game
hunting in the White River National Forest and
on lands administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land
Management, both near the park. Information on
seasons and regulations is available from any park
ranger.
Wildlife
Mule deer, beavers,
chipmunks, rabbits, bobcats
and weasels live at Harvey
Gap. A wide variety of
ducks, waterfowl, eagles and
hawks are found here also.
C O L O R A D O PA R K S & W I L D L I F E
Harvey Gap
State Park
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Winter Recreation
Cold weather enthusiasts come to Harvey
Gap to cross-country ski, ice skate, ice fish and
watch for wildlife.
Community Facilities
All commercial and religious facilities are available
in Silt, approximately five miles from Harvey
Gap. Medical facilities are available in Rifle
approximately 13 miles from Harvey Gap.
Harvey Gap maintains 30 picnic sites with grills.
Some sites line the reservoir, while others sit on
an overlook above the lake.
Water Recreation
Boating, (20 H.P. or less motors), swimming (in
designated areas), sailing and paddleboarding are
all popular activities at Harvey Gap. Boating is
closed seasonally from Nov. 1st thru March 31st.
Fishing
Trout and pike fishing at Harvey Gap is some of
the best around during the summer. Fishermen
can also catch catfish, perch and crappie here.
Wintertime offers rainbow trout and northern
pike for the avid ice fisherman.
Harvey Gap State Park
c/o Rifle Gap State Park
5775 Highway 325 • Rifle, CO 81650 • (970) 625-1607
E-mail: rifle.gap.park@state.co.us
cpw.state.co.us
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado
through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
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Passes And Permits
There is no park office at Harvey Gap. The park
office is located on the east side of Rifle Gap
Reservoir. From Harvey Gap, head north on
County Road 237, turn west on County Road 226.
Drive five miles to State Highway 325. Turn left,
drive one mile south to the main entrance for Rifle
Gap Reservoir. A visitor’s center will greet you with
interpretive displays, restrooms and park staff.
All vehicles entering the
park are required to display a
current Colorado State Parks
Pass on their auto windshield.
A daily pass is valid from the
day purchased until noon the
following day. An annual pass
is valid at any Colorado State
Park. For annual pass holders
who own another vehicle, a
multiple pass is available for an additional fee.
Passes are available at the main park entrances
and self-service dispensers.
Aspen Leaf annual
passes are available
to Colorado seniors
64 and older at
a discounted
rate. These allow
admission to all state
parks every day.
Colorado disabled
veterans displaying Colorado Disabled Veteran
(DV) license plates are admitted free without a
pass.
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Boat Ramp
Boating
Picnic Area
Restroom
Swimming
Dam
Photo by Dave Hause
Buoy Line
Fishing
Overlook
Park Boundary
Roads &
Parking Areas
Harvey Gap is maintained for your use and
enjoyment. In the interest of safety and the
preservation of the park, we ask that you:
1. Do not bring pets into the park.
2. Place trash in the receptacles provided.
3. Keep your vehicle on designated roads
and parking lots.
4. Build campfires in grills provided.
5. Report any vandalism or littering to a
Colorado State Parks Ranger.
First Aid
First aid can be obtained from any park ranger.
