James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
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James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park | |
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Location | Mesa County, Colorado, USA |
Nearest city | Grand Junction, CO |
Coordinates | 39°03′27″N 108°27′39″W / 39.05750°N 108.46083°WCoordinates: 39°03′27″N 108°27′39″W / 39.05750°N 108.46083°W |
Area | 890 acres (3.6 km2) |
Established | 1994 |
Governing body | Colorado State Parks |
The James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park is a Colorado State Park along the Colorado River in Mesa County near Grand Junction, Colorado. The 890-acre (3.6 km2) park established in 1994 has five distinct sections providing access to the river. The Island Acres and Fruita segments have campsites and swim beaches. The other three segments, Corn Lake, Connected Lakes and the Colorado River Wildlife Area are for day use only. Corn Lake, Connected Lakes and Fruita have boat ramps. The downriver float trip between Corn Lake and Connected Lakes is about 10 miles (16 km), as is the trip between Connected Lakes and Fruita. Both trips include some class II rapids.
References
- "James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park". Colorado State Parks.
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