Harvey Gap State Park
At about 6,400 feet, Harvey Gap gives you dramatic views of pinion-juniper woodlands and a fisherman's oasis.
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Harvey Gap State Park Details
At about 6,400 feet, Harvey Gap gives you dramatic views of pinion-juniper woodlands and a fisherman's oasis. Songbirds and raptors can be seen by birdwatchers, as well as mule deer and rabbits along the shores. Camping is available near Rifle Falls and Rifle Gap state parks nearby. For angling, you can find smallmouth bass, perch, catfish and many other species year-around. Hunting is allowed in-season on the north side of the reservoir. Other features include picnic sites and access to cross-country skiing, and ice skating.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Harvey Gap State Park
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Rifle Falls State Park
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The main attraction at the Rifle Gap State Park is the Rifle Gap Reservoir.
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Hanging Lake
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