| Rifle Gap State Park | |
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| Location | Garfield County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Rifle, CO |
| Area | 1,341 acres (5.43 km2) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Governing body | Colorado State Parks |
Rifle Gap State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Garfield County near Rifle, Colorado. The 1,341-acre (5.43 km2) park established in 1966 includes a 360-acre (1.5 km2) reservoir. Plant communities are pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush shrubland with deciduous riparian forest in places along the edge of the reservoir. Commonly observed wildlife include mule deer, elk and great horned owls. Park facilities include a visitors center, campgrounds, picnic sites and a boat ramp.