Rifle Gap State Park sits about 10 miles north of I-70 near Rifle, with five campground loops lined up along the north shore of a big reservoir. We camped here in the height of summer, and it was a bit of a mixed bag. Here is our honest review of Rifle Gap State Park camping,…

Wondering if that highway turn-off near Eagle, Colorado, is actually worth the drive? After years of passing the signs, we finally scored a weekend reservation at Sylvan Lake State Park to see what the buzz was about. From incredible wildlife sightings to the best campground loops for families, here is our honest review of tent…

Rifle Falls State Park is one of three state parks in the vicinity of Rifle and New Castle. The primary focus is the massive waterfalls and the white, calcium covered cliffs along Rifle Creek. There are electrical hook-up sites and hike-to tent sites. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small…