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115 Meramec Park Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080-4271, United States
River campers and hikers who want hookups and real shade will do well here. Gravel, level pads with electric and water, two on-site stores for firewood and food, bass and catfish in the Meramec, and Fisher Cave tours make for a genuinely full weekend without leaving the park.
Busier sections pack sites closer than most campers expect, so light sleepers sharing a loop with neighbors may notice it. Showers get mixed marks on cleanliness during peak season, and there's no laundry or sewer hookup if a longer stay is the plan.
Context for the broader area surrounding Section 1, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Recreation at <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Rifle+Gap+Dam">Rifle Gap Dam</a> and Reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Silt Project">Silt Project</a>, is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The clear water at Rifle Gap Reservoir is excellent for scuba diving. Other water activities include boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing. Fishing enthusiasts can select from rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, perch, and smallmouth and largemouth bass. During your wildlife watching, you may see deer, elk, beaver, chipmunks, rabbits, or bobcats. Golf enthusiasts can tee off on the 18-hole golf course that lies adjacent to the area. Winter offers ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. There are 47 campsites that will accommodate tents, small trailers, and pickup campers. There are some pull-through sites for larger units and day-use picnic areas. Call 1-800-678-2267 for camping reservations.
Take I-70 north from Grand Junction to the Rifle exit, then north on Colorado Highway 13 for 3 miles. Right onto Colorado 325 and drive 9.8 miles to reservoir.
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Plan your visit between April 1st and October 31st to enjoy the full camping experience with running water and hot showers available throughout the season. While the park welcomes visitors year-round, amenities vary during the off-season—check the statewide camping information for current details on what's available during your preferred travel dates.
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
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Meramec State Park has a modern campground and on-site lodging (cabins and a motel). Park facilities listed include picnic sites and shelters, a visitor center, on-site stores (Fireside Store and Grill, River Stop Store) and a sanitary dump station.
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