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John Martin Reservoir State Park
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John Martin Reservoir State Park is an oasis on the plains of southeastern
Colorado. Located in the Lower Arkansas River Valley, visitors come to John
Martin to take advantage of modern campgrounds, great fishing, uncrowded boating
waters, diverse wildlife viewing opportunities, and to see historical signs of
the past. The park has 213 campsites, which can accommodate recreational
vehicles, trailers, and tents.
The large reservoir accommodates all forms of water recreation including water
skiing, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, and swimming. Anglers catch walleye,
saugeye, bass, wiper, crappie, perch, and catfish.
John Martin supports a diverse community of wildlife. Resident and migratory
birds abound here, making the park a bird-watchers paradise. Every year from
mid-April to late August visitors share the sand and gravel shores of the
reservoir with the Threatened Piping Plover and Endangered Interior Least Tern.
During the winter months, Bald Eagles can be seen throughout the area.
John Martin Reservoir State Park, 30703 Road 24, Hasty Colorado 81044;
719-829-1801.
Visit our Web site www.parks.state.co.us
CAMPING
Camping Open Dates: All Year
GENERAL POLICIES
Pets in Camping: Pet allowed at campsite for no additional cost. Well behaved
dog or cat on leash outdoors.
SITE DESCRIPTIONS
RV Sites: 109
Tent Sites: 104
Total Sites: 213
Electric Hookups: 109 sites with electric only.
Pull-Thru Sites: 109
Separate Group Camping Area: Yes
Hot Showers in Winter: Yes
Dump Station: Central sanitary disposal (sewer dump) station available.
FACILITIES
Elevation: 3851 feet above sea level.
Region: Eastern
Location: Remote, far away from a community convenience store and restaurant.
Setting: Ranch setting.
Campfires (individual use): Yes
BBQ Grills (individual use): Yes
On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Laundry (coin operated washers
and dryers).
Credit Cards: Visa & Mastercard
GROUPS: REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, RETREATS & MEETINGS
Groups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Youth group with adult
leaders. Retreat.
Group Meeting Area: Outdoor area.
Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in COVERED Outdoor Meeting Area: 200
Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 144
Separate Group Camping Area: Yes
FUN THINGS TO DO
(Hiking and backpacking are so widely available in Colorado that we don't list
them.)
Open Dates For On-Site Activities: All Park
PRIMARILY YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES
State Parks: On site.
PRIMARILY SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: On site. |
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