An oasis on the plains with shoreline campgrounds and sandy beaches.
The Setting
Situated just 20 miles from Fort Morgan, Colo., Jackson Lake State Park is known as one of Colorado’s finest destinations for outdoor recreation. The park features a 2,400 acre warm-water reservoir and sandy beaches, making it the perfect place to enjoy all different types of water sports. This is the place to be for fun in the sun and unlimited access to recreational opportunities.
The reservoir is undoubtedly the most popular attraction at Jackson Lake State Park. Anglers can take advantage of the reservoir’s fishing conditions and catch rainbow trout, walleye, wiper, yellow perch, crappie, drum, carp and channel catfish. The area is also well-known for its bird watching opportunities because the park is located in the ‘central fly zone’ for migratory birds. During the summer, visitors can expect to see American white pelicans and Swainson’s hawks, while bald eagles nest in the park during the winter.
A unique feature at Jackson Lake State Park is the 1.5 mile OHV track, located on the south side of the park near the Cottonwood parking lot. The track, which is designed for the novice rider, is open year round and offers OHV enthusiasts room to ride. If you prefer a quiet walk, Jackson Lake State Park also has a wetlands nature trail for foot and bike traffic only.
The Facility
Jackson Lake State Park has 260 which can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The Lakeside campground has 62 sites and is located near the visitor center. A boat ramp is located in between the Sandpiper and Pelican campgrounds.
All campsites have electrical hook-ups with the exception of those at the Fox Hills campground, four tent sites in Lakeside campground and four tent sites in Pelican campground.
The park has several camper services buildings with flush restrooms and coin-operated showers. Camper services buildings are located in Pelican, Cove, Lakeside and Dunes campgrounds, and in between Sandpiper and Fox Hills campgrounds. A dump station is located on the west side of the reservoir. Remember that it is illegal to dump waste anywhere besides the dump station.
Group camping facilities are available at the Dunes campground, which has 18 sites. Each site can accommodate groups of up to 100. These sites are perfect for large gatherings like next family reunions, church picnics, outdoor weddings or company meetings.
Other Information
- Plan your next group gathering at the Centennial Group Picnic area which offers a pavilion shelter, two large grills, a horseshoe pit and a sand volleyball court with net.
- Stop by the visitor center and pick up maps and other useful resources to help make your visit a memorable one.
- Explore nearby Fort Morgan, which has several attractions including a golf course, green parks and several interesting museums that showcase the area’s history.
Address:
Jackson Lake State Recreation Area
26363 County Road 3
Orchard, CO 80649
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