Rifle Gap State Park

This was just a quick stop overnight. The campground is approximately 13 miles from the interstate on a two-lane Road. When we got there the office was closed, but we had already made reservations online for our site. The campground is laid out well. I loved our site, #61. Had a great view of the lake. I felt like the spaces have a good amount of privacy. We weren’t far from the bathrooms. My husband used them and said they were nice and clean. Our spot was immaculate. We had only electric hook up, but that was all we needed! I feel like this was a sweet little gem off the interstate, kind of like a hidden oasis. I would definitely stay here again. We stayed overnight on October 1. The place was fairly full. Glad we had reservations. Yes, AT&T does not have any cell service there. I’m OK with that, as I like to get off grid and away from crowds! I did notice that they do have portable water and a dump station, too. We have a 25 foot travel trailer, and had no issues maneuvering it around.

This was just a quick stop overnight. The campground is approximately 13 miles from the interstate on a two-lane Road. When we got there the office was closed, but we had already made reservations online for our site. The campground is laid out well. I loved our site, #61. Had a great view of the lake. I felt like the spaces have a good amount of privacy. We weren’t far from the bathrooms. My husband used them and said they were nice and clean. Our spot was immaculate. We had only electric hook up, but that was all we needed! I feel like this was a sweet little gem off the interstate, kind of like a hidden oasis. I would definitely stay here again. We stayed overnight on October 1. The place was fairly full. Glad we had reservations. Yes, AT&T does not have any cell service there. I’m OK with that, as I like to get off grid and away from crowds! I did notice that they do have portable water and a dump station, too. We have a 25 foot travel trailer, and had no issues maneuvering it around.

The lake is beautiful and the place is well maintained. But, it’s mostly a parking lot. Not many trees or shade unless you’re under the awning. I felt like I was on top of everyone. In fairness, I usually boondock so I’m not used to these types of campsites. It’s probably good if you’re used to campgrounds with hookups and big RVs and amenities.

This is one of the top two or three state parks we have ever stayed in! Large, paved, level sites with covered picnic tables and a huge patio area with gravel (which the camp hosts meticulously clean and rake after every guest). We did not use the bath houses, but everything appears new and clean. Our only complaints were that there was no laundry facilities and they charge an additional $9/day for your toad (yikes!) unless you have a park pass. There was little to no Verizon/AT&T cell service. My booster made the AT&T hotspot usable for internet browsing, but not for streaming.

We were in the Lakeview section which is FHU. The sites are well spaced and tiered so you get great views and a fair amount of privacy.

We've stayed down near the lake before, but decided we wanted a full service site this time. We were in site 53, which is way up at the top and has incredible privacy. No one behind, with only the mountains to enjoy, and no one beside us, with a gorgeous view. The spots up here are paved and level. The host even comes and rakes the sand in the tent spots (which each site has) between visitors. The site is close to the road, but with lots of space behind and beside it.

The only criticism we could possibly have is that the water pressure way up on top is a little low.

This was one of our favorite campsites ever.

No cell service, though.

Spent two nights in the Lakeview Campground. Gorgeous views of the reservoir and surrounding hogback/mountains. Showers were not open due to COVID-19 restrictions; however, the toilets were open.
Sites were level, clean, and fairly large. Each site has a firepit, picnic table, and shade shelter. It was a peaceful and quiet location. Reservoir was small but very clean and not a lot of boat traffic, which was nice.
Took the drive up to Rifle Falls State Park and beyond as well. Rifle Gap is a cool place to escape to for a few days. Park Staff was friendly.

Cottonwood is one of about 4 or 5 campgrounds at Rifle Gap State Park and closest to the entrance and the water. it also is limited in sites so that makes it nice and quite.
There is a newly formed trail for hiking and biking that connects most of the other campgrounds as well. Boat ramps and a swim beach round out the amenities available.
Camp sites are nice with shaded structures under picnic tables, some even have a dump traps.
Best cell service is on the upper sites. I had no service down by the lake.

This is our second time at this park. The sites in the lakeview campground are nicely maintained and spacious. We had full hookups. Site 24 is right next to the shower building with bright yellow lights at night. Noise was not an issue. We have AT&T and had no service anywhere in the park. We drove to Rifle to get connected. The park is nice for walking.