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Jackson Lake State Park

Jackson Lake State Park

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Jackson Lake offers exceptional recreation opportunities in the Great Plains. The 2,700 acre Jackson Reservoir is the center of the park, which is located in the northeast corner of the state.

It’s another oasis in Northeast Colorado’s high desert. It’s popular state park to escape to in the summer. The 2,700-acre lake is open to boating and fishing.

Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking in Orchard, CO

Kayaking at Jackston Lake State Park, CO

Kayaking at Jackston Lake State Park, CO. Photo: Adam Zolyak

A variety of lakeside campsites are available, as well as picnic areas and multi-use trails. There is also a visitor center open daily with exhibits and a small gift shop.

Another northeast attraction, the Pawnee National Grassland, is located about an hour north.

Activities

Biking: Designated trails and park roads.

Boating: Motor boats permitted. Jet skiing, water skiing and sailboarding are popular. The Shoreline Marina has boat rentals. 2,700 surface acre reservoir when full.

Camping: Yes, open year round, 260 sites. Campgrounds are located around the lake. $16/night/non-electric, $20/night/electric. Showers and laundry available in camper services building. Each campsite is allow 1 hard-side unit and 1 tent, or 2 tents. Reservations

Fishing: Bait, lure, fly fish all permitted. Ice fishing in winter. Fish species include catfish, crappie, perch, rainbow trout, saugeye, walleye, wipers. Northern pike and large and small-mouth bass are also present. More fishing and wakeless boating can be found at Prewitt Reservoir, about an hour east.

Geocaching: There are 2 geocache sites to find, “5 O’Clock Somewhere” and “Centennial”. The visitor center has GPS coordinates.

Hiking: The Prairie Wetland Nature Trail is a scenic 1/4 mile trail.

Hunting: Waterfowl, upland bird, pheasant, archery deer during season. Designated areas using shotgun with birdshot or archery.

OHV Riding: An OHV track is open 8am to sunset, year round. OHV’s not permitted on parks’ roads, campgrounds or on local roads.

Picnicking: A variety of picnic sites are located around the lake, first come first serve. The Centennial Group Picnic Area can accommodate up to 100 people and is reservable through the park.

Winter Recreation: Camping, ice fishing, ice skating, hunting.

The Visitor Center is open daily.
Lakeside Campground.
A Lakeside campsite.
Looking south.
Looking north.
Looking east.
Amphitheater and Cove Campground.
West Swim Beach.
Meadow.
Boat ramp.
The Shoreline Marina has snacks and supplies.
A nice view.
Northview Campground and Fox Hills Campground in distance.
Jackson Lake Village is a private community located next to the park.
Picnic and fishing area..
Inlet.
Dunes Group Campground.
A shaded picnic area behind the dike.
Concrete dike.
Looking west toward Jackson Lake Village.
Big waves.
A.J.'s Corner Tavern is located south of the park at the intersection of Hwy 39 and 144.
Visitor Center.
Lakeside Campground.
Trail to the swim beach.
West Swim Beach, not open yet for season.
Pelican Campground.
Cove Campground.
Prairie landscape.
Northview Campground (front) and Fox Hills CG (distance).
Jackson Lake Village is a private community next to the park.
Waterfowl on the inlet.
Group picnic pavilion.
Dunes Group Campground.
South Swim Beach.
Beach in May.
Concrete dike.
Big waves.

Jackson Lake State Park Welcome Sign

Welcome to Jackson Lake State Park.

Jackson Lake State Park

Jackson Lake in Orchard.

Details

Address: 26363 County Rd 3, Orchard

Phone: 970-645-2551

Season: Year round

Hours: Park open 24 hours a day

Pets: Yes, on leash

Fees: $7/daily, $70/annual (vehicle)

Maps: (PDF)

  • Jackson Lake Brochure
  • Pelican & Cove Campgrounds
  • Northview, Fox Hills, Sandpiper Campgrounds
  • Lakeside Campground
  • Dunes Group Campground

Campground: Reservations

Website: cpw.state.co.us/…

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