Meadow Creek Lake north of Rifle to be drained for dam work, boat ramp revamp
Kyle Mills/Post Independent file
Work for a new boat ramp is planned for Meadow Creek Lake, north of Rifle, a news release from the U.S. Forest Service states. Due to this upcoming work, the existing unpaved boat ramp will be closed Sep. 3-4.
The new ramp won’t be available for this season, but the unpaved ramp will still be accessible for small craft launching for the remainder of the season after Sep. 4.
To finish important upgrades to the existing dam in 2025, the lake will be drained at the beginning of the fall and will remain unfilled at least through the 2025 season. Some additional closures are anticipated.
Earlier in August, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced an emergency public fish salvage at Meadow Creek Lake. All bag and possession limits for the reservoir have been removed and anglers can keep all the fish they catch using lawful angling methods currently allowed at the lake.
Once the work has finished and the lake has been refilled, CPW will restock it.
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