RV rental Rifle Gap State Park, CO: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

In the far-flung corner of Colorado, miles from the more popular attractions like Vail, Aspen, and Breckenridge, it’s easy to think there isn’t much to do. And there isn’t unless you’re an outdoorsman and adventurer with a love for camping with an RV. The Rifle Gap Lake, which is a pristine blue shade of water deepened by the reflection of the bold Colorado sky, invites adventurers to go boating, jet-skiing, fishing, and windsurfing. There is a boat ramp available to the public, and a small rocky beach for swimming. Stocked with rainbow and German brown trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike, and a few other fish, Rifle Gap is reputed to be one of Colorado’s best ice fishing lakes. In wintertime, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are also a popular recreational activity. A huge swath of land due around Rifle Gap, and west of Rifle, in between Grand Junction, and Rangely, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Most of it is open to hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreational fun. Be aware, however, that BLM tends to be hands-off, and amenities, if any, will be few and far in between. Be well prepared before camping in an RV in that area. Ranchers often lease the land for their cattle, and they’ve been known to get curious. The star of the show at Rifle Falls State Park, a few miles to the north, is its triple waterfall, which any nature-lover and photographer will appreciate. The three falls stream out of separate caverns and join in a shallow pool feeding a creek. The falls have a poorly kept secret: a hidden limestone and sandstone cavern system for adventurers to explore. Fear not! The cave is relatively shallow, and it’s unlikely to get lost.