James M Robb Colorado River State Park
Also known as Colorado River State Park
Notice: Closures — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure ClosuresThere are no closures at this time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
James M Robb Colorado River State Park is a 236-acre park in Mesa County, about 6 miles east of Grand Junction.
Visitors come for ice fishing, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
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 | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Corn Lake Office: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Weekends/holidays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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, Horses
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
At James M. Robb, there are two beautiful campsites that can offer you a year-round getaway. These campsites sit along the Colorado River, and offer fishing and swimming opportunities in surrounding lakes and swimming holes.
Reserve at Fruita Now Reserve at Island Acres Now
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingIce fishingSwimmingHikingBikingPicnickingHuntingCanoeing and kayakingBoatingWildlife viewing and birdingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
- Accessible fishing
✓ 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.
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible fishing
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Fishing Pier, Accessible Campsite
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 361-32 Road
Clifton, CO 81520 - Nearest town
- Grand Junction — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0576, -108.4608
- Phone
- Corn Lake 970-434-3388; Fruita 970-858-9188; Island Acres 970-464-0548
- colorado.river.park@state.co.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions James M. Robb Colorado River State Park is divided into five river sections. Each section offers its visitors different experiences, activities and amenities. The Corn Lake section serves as the main headquarters and park office. Corn Lake Section Main Park Office and Visitor Center Directions 361-32 Road Clifton, CO 81520 From I-70 West, take exit 37 for the I-70 Business Loop and W/US-6. Turn left on 32 Rd. Corn Lake is located where 32 Rd meets the Colorado River.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 30, 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