Rifle Falls State Park — Attraction in Four Corners States

Rifle Falls State Park is an absolute must-visit! The waterfalls are stunning, with a heavy gush of water flowing from the overhead reservoir, making for a breathtaking sight. Right now is the perfect time to go—less crowded, and the snow has already melted. The park is well-maintained, with clean toilet facilities and plenty of walking space around the falls. If you take the Coyote Trail, it’s a short but exciting hike that leads to multiple caves and a view of the overhead reservoir. The caves are massive, dark, and thrilling to explore. They are marked as bat caves, and if you're feeling adventurous, bring a headlamp and a buddy to explore the eerie depths—I wasn’t fully prepared, but it looked like an unforgettable experience!

The park has a peaceful, secluded feel, with the road leading there passing through quiet ranches and open fields. It reminded me a bit of the waterfalls at Hanging Lake but with a unique charm of its own. If you're from Colorado, this is one park you shouldn't miss—I regret not visiting sooner! Be sure to bring food and water, as there aren’t many facilities nearby. Plan to spend at least three hours here to truly soak in the beauty and tranquility. There’s plenty of parking, and pets are allowed on a leash, which is a great bonus. I have no doubt this hidden gem will become more popular in the...

They don't care about your health and safety.

There were wildfires in the area and there was heavy smoke and ash raining down on us. Helicopters were flying over with water trying to control the fires. We thought it wasn't healthy and potentially dangerous staying for the night but they told us there is no way to cancel and get a refund unless they decide to evacuate the area.

We left at night because the smoke was unbearable, the tent was covered in ash and our throats started to hurt from the amount of smoke, which was only getting worse. Absolutely ridiculous they'll allow people to stay and camp under these conditions.

We had a camping reservation for 2 days in Rifle State Park. When we arrived we had to pay a daily pass which was $10 per day on top of the camping reservation. This makes it a very expensive campground.

We had site 17, right next to the river. It is a walk in so you'll have to haul your stuff with wheelbarrows.

The pit toilets were absolutely disgusting and full of flies.

The waterfalls are nice but attract a lot of families and people who leave a mess.

I don't recommend the campground. The staff does not care about the safety of people camping.

Maybe go here for an hour or so to see the...

Great little gem of a state park, worked out to be a great layover on the way to Colorado: the summertime temperature was ~30deg cooler than down the hill near the 70, making it worth the slight detour. The falls and surrounding trails were just right to get a little exercise after a long day of driving. One note: we had booked the last available spot via reseveamerica, and after the fact noticed it happened to be an ADA site. I wasn't at the time able to find the policy on this, so emailed the parks department, and got this reply: "The HD handicap designated sites ... can ONLY BE RESERVED BY CUSTOMERS WITH A VALID HANDICAP LICENSE PLATE OR PLACARD." We took a chance and went to the campground anyway, fully expecting to not be able to stay there (we wanted to see the falls, regardless), and upon arrival noticed the giant sign on the space saying that it was open to the public if the last available space. We checked in with the camp host, and they said it was fine, as well as saw the ranger drive past a couple times and we were not hassled. The policy seems a bit unclear to me, but we were glad it all worked out in the end, we had a nice...