James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park

James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park

James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park
Map showing the location of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
Location Mesa County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city Grand Junction, CO
Coordinates 39°03′27″N 108°27′39″W / 39.05750°N 108.46083°W / 39.05750; -108.46083Coordinates: 39°03′27″N 108°27′39″W / 39.05750°N 108.46083°W / 39.05750; -108.46083
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.

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