Rifle Falls State Park

Rifle Falls State Park
Location	Garfield County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city	Rifle, CO
Coordinates	39°40′26″N 107°42′00″W
Area	48 acres (0.19 km2)
Established	1966
Governing body	Colorado State Parks

Rifle Falls State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Garfield County northeast of Rifle, Colorado. The central feature of the 48-acre (0.19 km²) park is a triple 70-foot (21 m) waterfall flowing over a travertine dam on East Rifle Creek. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, coyote, and golden-mantled ground squirrel. Rainbow and brown trout can be caught in the creek. Limestone cliffs near the falls have a few small caves and three species of bats. Visitor facilities include campsites, picnic sites and 2.0 miles (3.2 km) of hiking trails.

References

• "Rifle Falls State Park". Colorado State Parks.