Harvey Gap State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-625-1607
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality ClosuresDue to low water, the boat ramp at Harvey Gap is CLOSED for the season.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Garfield County, about 8 miles northeast of Rifle, Harvey Gap State Park covers about 309 acres.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Visitor Center located at Rifle Gap State Park also serves Harvey Gap and Rifle Falls State Parks. First aid; public restrooms; a pay phone; gift shop; fishing and boating conditions; boat, OHV and snowmobile registrations; internet access; and exhibits are all available there.
Directions to the Visitor Center: Go north on Harvey Gap Road (County Road 237). Turn left on Grass Valley Road. Turn left again on Hwy 325. Turn right into Rifle Gap State Park.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $10 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $15 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $4 · day |
Official wording
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15 Individual Daily Pass: $4
Colorado park passes
- Keep Colorado Wild Pass — $29. Annual vehicle entry for Colorado residents, bought with DMV vehicle registration Details
- Individual Annual Pass — $29. Non-vehicle entry (foot, bike, horse) for passholder plus three accompanying visitors; resident or nonresident Details
- Family Annual Pass (hang tag) — $120. One household; transferable between vehicles Details
- Annual Affixed Vehicle Parks Pass — $80. One vehicle; resident or nonresident Details
- Aspen Leaf Pass — $70. Colorado residents 64+, vehicle registered in Colorado; $3/night camping discount Sun–Thu Details
From the Colorado state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- CPWshop (Aspira/Brandt reservation platform)
- Phone
- 1-800-244-5613
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHuntingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 5775 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650 - Nearest town
- Rifle — about 8 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.6124, -107.6553
- Phone
- 970-625-1607
- rifle.gap.park@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From I-70 From I-70 take the exit for Silt. Go 0.1 miles east on Main. Turn north on 7th. 7th will become CR 214 (Peach Valley). Travel 1.2 miles. Turn west on CR233 (Silt Mesa). Travel 1.1 miles. Turn north on CR 237 (Harvey Gap Rd). Travel 3.3 miles to the park entrance.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 1, 2026
- CPW website Drupal JSON:API, node type state_park (43 published nodes; same store that renders /state-parks/{slug})
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology