Vega State Park
- 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 allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- 109 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-487-3407
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality Boat Ramps CLOSEDEarly Settlers Boat Ramp and Island Boat Ramp are closed for the remainder of the season due to low water conditions. Hand launching is still… (more)
Early Settlers Boat Ramp and Island Boat Ramp are closed for the remainder of the season due to low water conditions. Hand launching is still permitted. Guests launching by hand with boats equipped with small outboard motors or trolling motors are still required to receive an Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspection before entering the water. ANS inspections will be available at the visitor center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on drought closures, see the Summertime Drought Management section on the Fishing page.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Mesa County, about 21 miles south of Rifle, Vega State Park covers about 3,682 acres.
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and ice fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 109 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
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 | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vega State Park’s Visitor Center is located 5.5 miles from the park entrance and past the dam.
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 · leash up to 6 feet
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals Pets are allowed at Vega State Park. All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets. Pets are allowed in cabins 1, 2 and 5 with a $10/night fee.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Single campsite (max 6 occupants) · 1 Night · $20 to $36 | 109 | Electrical hookupsShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Surrounding Vega State Park’s high-mountain lake, four campgrounds in a beautiful meadow offer walk-in tent camping ,as well as hook-ups for RVs. Cabins are also available.
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Whether you’re staying in a tent or cabin, a cozy evening by the campfire makes a perfect ending to a day on the lake. Ten campsites are accessible.
Vega is great year-round for birding, hiking among the changing aspen, fishing and cross-country skiing.
A tent on a platform with a sun covering
A tent tucked in next to trees with a picnic table in front
Reserve a Campsite
109 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at Vega State Park, and it’s easy to make one. Reservations can be made for campsites and cabins online at cpwshop.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613.
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Know Before You Go
Campsite Amenities
Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV or cabin, Vega offers amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Amenities include:
- ADA-accessible campsite
- Showers are available for guests in the camper services building located in Early Settlers Campground (Annually water shut off Nov. 15 pending weather)
- Electrical hookups
- Flush toilets (Annually water shut off Nov. 15, pending weather)
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Playground
- Dump station (Closes annually Oct. 31, pending weather)
- Water (Annually water spigots in Oak Point & Aspen Grove campground are shut off Oct. 31, Early Settlers water shut off Nov. 15, pending weather)
Oak Point and Aspen Grove Campgrounds: There are water spigots to fill containers throughout Oak Point and Aspen Grove campgrounds, but not at each individual site. These campgrounds have no flushing toilets or showers, but those campers are welcome to use the camper services building.
Early Settlers Campground and the Camper Services building: Early Settlers is the only campground with hookups. The campers services building has flush toilets and showers and is located in the Early Settlers campground.
Corrals for Horses
Conveniently located behind the Pioneer cabins, the Vega horse corrals are available for reservations by calling the park at 970-487-3407. There is a charge of $10 per head, per night. No water is available at the corrals; bring a bucket or a 100-foot-minimum hose to fill the stock tank, which is provided. All hay fed in Colorado State Parks or US Forest Service Land must be certified weed free.
Occupancy & Duration
When you camp at Vega State Park, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. Parking on vegetation may result in a fine.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed at Vega State Park.
Staying During Winter
No campsites are available in the winter. See the Know Before You Go "Cabins" area below for more information on winter accommodations.
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Water spigots are turned off annually Oct. 31 within the Oak Point and Aspen Grove Campgrounds.
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Full water hookups, showers and flush toilet water are turned off Nov 15, pending weather, for the Early Settlers Campground and Camper Services building.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Stay in StyleSingle cabin (max 6 occupants) · 1 Night · $90
The park’s five accessible rustic cabins offer the comforts of home. They are heated by propane stoves and equipped with electric lights, outlets, a small refrigerator and a microwave oven. Each cabin has a picnic table and fire grate outdoors, with easy accessibility and a paved parking lot. Direct access to the Grand Mesa for four-wheelers and snowmobiles is conveniently available from the cabin parking area.
A sunny cabin with two green chairs out front
The wood-paneled inside includes bunk beds, a table and chairs, a kitchenette and a window.
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Cabin Amenities
- Accommodates up to six people
- Propane stove header
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Bunk beds with mattresses
- Tables and chairs
- Shelves
- Electrical outlets
- Grill
- Picnic table
- Water hydrants
- Paved parking
- Vault toilets nearby
- Firewood available for purchase
- Coffee pot
Read more from the park
Occupancy & Duration
Cabins can accommodate up to six people. Check-in time is 2 p.m. and check-out time is noon. Visitors are responsible for bringing their own blankets and linens, cooking gear, and any supplemental lighting such as flashlights and lanterns (recommended). Vault toilets and water are centrally located. During summer months, coin-operated showers and flush toilets are available in the camper services building.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed in cabins 1, 2 and 5 with a $10/night fee.
Staying During Winter
Cabin reservations are available year-round. Five cabins are available in the winter season.
All cabin amenities remain the same in winter as they are in summer (see list above under Cabin Amenities), with the exception of the picnic table and grill. Please note: These items may be inaccessible if covered by snow, unless the tenant chooses to clear them off themselves.
A sunny cabin with two green chairs out front
Know Before You Go
Cabin Amenities
- Accommodates up to six people
- Propane stove header
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Bunk beds with mattresses
- Tables and chairs
- Shelves
- Electrical outlets
- Grill
- Picnic table
- Water hydrants
- Paved parking
- Vault toilets nearby
- Firewood available for purchase
- Coffee pot
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingIce fishingBoatingOff-highway vehiclesCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSnowmobilingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega Trail | 1.6 mi | — | 1.6 miles one way Hiking only Dog friendly Access point: The trailhead is located at the north end of the park. Begin at the Grouse Day Use Area parking lot, follow the lake and end at Oak Point campground. |
| West End Trail | 1 mi | — | 1 mile one way Hiking only Dog friendly Access point: The trailhead is located at the west end of the park. Begin at the Grouse day-use area parking lot and end at the Visitor Center. |
| Aspen Nature Trail | 2.2 mi | — | 2.2 miles one way Hiking only Dog friendly Access point: The trail begins at the off-highway vehicle (OHV)/snowmobile staging area parking lot, located in the southwest corner of the park. |
| South Road Winter Trail | 2.2 mi | — | 2.2 miles one way Hiking only Dog friendly Access point: Access the closed winter road from the OHV/snowmobile staging area parking lot. |
Trail descriptions from the park
All of Vega's trails are open year-round and offer great views of the surrounding forest and reservoir. Seasonally, visitors enjoy wildflower and wildlife viewing, hiking, trail biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- 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 fishing
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
The park’s 109 campsites range from pull-through sites with electric hook-ups to 10 walk-in tent sites in the Pioneer Campground, as well as ADA-accessible sites. All the sites have fire pits, picnic tables and pleasant views. Vega’s five cozy cabins are available year round and accommodate up to six people. A group camping area accommodates weddings and other gatherings. Vega can be busy, so for a quieter experience, plan to visit midweek.
Whether you’re staying in a tent or cabin, a cozy evening by the campfire makes a perfect ending to a day on the lake. Ten campsites are accessible.
The park’s five accessible rustic cabins offer the comforts of home. They are heated by propane stoves and equipped with electric lights, outlets, a small refrigerator and a microwave oven. Each cabin has a picnic table and fire grate outdoors, with easy accessibility and a paved parking lot. Direct access to the Grand Mesa for four-wheelers and snowmobiles is conveniently available from the cabin parking area.
Read more from the park
All cabin amenities remain the same in winter as they are in summer (see list above under Cabin Amenities), with the exception of the picnic table and grill. Please note: These items may be inaccessible if covered by snow, unless the tenant chooses to clear them off themselves.
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Fishing Pier, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Showers, Accessible Event Space Rental, Accessible Campsite
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 15247 North 6/10 Road Unit A
Collbran, CO 81624 - Nearest town
- Rifle — about 21 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2297, -107.8161
- Phone
- 970-487-3407
- vega.park@state.co.us
Entrances
- Vega Entrance Station
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From Grand Junction From I-70, take exit 49 to Highway 65. Go approximately 11 miles on Highway 65, and turn left onto Highway 330. Go twelve miles to the town of Collbran. Stay on 330 East past Collbran for about 12 miles to Mesa County Rd. 64.6/10ths Rd. and turn right at the Vega State Park sign. Go five miles to the park entrance station. Go another half mile, and turn right across Vega Dam to the park’s Visitor Center.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 20, 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