Rifle Ranger District


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The Rifle Ranger District is rich with cultural history and amazing outdoor recreational opportunities. This area is near Flat Tops Wilderness which offers opportunities for solitude.

Hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHV experiences, picnicking, hiking and driving for pleasure are a few of the activities the district has to offer with plenty of areas for dispersed camping. Winter brings snow and a variety of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobile trails with it.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Spring update not yet available, contact the Rifle RD
Area Amenities: Tent camping,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Restrictions: Travel Management seasonal closures are in effect. Roads close for summer use November 23 annually. Winter use ends approximately May 20.
Closest Towns: Rifle, CO
Information Center: Rifle Ranger District
0094 County Road 244
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-2371

General Information

Directions:

Visit the District Office. From Rifle, CO head north on Railroad Ave for about a mile. Then merge left onto CO-13/West 20th Street and follow for about 0.7 miles. Turn right onto County Road 244 and follow 0.3 miles to the Forest Service office at 0094 County Road 244, Rifle, CO 81650.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking


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Areas for Mountain Biking at Rifle Ranger District

Campground Camping


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Dispersed Camping


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Lake and Pond Fishing


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Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Rifle Ranger District

River and Stream Fishing


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Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Rifle Ranger District

Day Hiking


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Backpacking


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Horse Riding


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Big Game Hunting

Areas for Big Game Hunting at Rifle Ranger District

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Rifle Ranger District

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Rifle Ranger District

OHV Road Riding

Areas for OHV Road Riding at Rifle Ranger District

OHV Trail Riding


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Picnicking


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Group Picnicking


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Scenic Driving

Areas for Scenic Driving at Rifle Ranger District

Boating - Non-Motorized


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Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Rifle Ranger District

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Rifle Ranger District

Snowmobiling

Areas for Snowmobiling at Rifle Ranger District

Amenities

Picnic tables: Campgrounds, Spruce Group Picnic area
Tent camping: Meadow Lake & Meadow Ridge Campgrounds
Fee charged for some activities: Developed site camping
Parking: Meadow Lake Day Use area, West Elk Trailhead, several overlooks
Toilets: Campgrounds, West Elk Trailhead

Alerts & Warnings

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Related Information

Rifle Ranger District

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.560574

  Longitude : 
-107.813945