COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.usCOLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us

• Ranked one of the “Top 15 Park Beaches” by a national camping service, Jackson Lake State Park o� ers shoreline camping, which is noto� en found at other reservoirs in Colorado.

• � e ice usually comes o� the reservoir by early March, providing one of the best early boating opportunities in Colorado.• � e beautiful, natural sand beaches, warm water and gradual drop-o� are very popular with swimmers and sunbathers. � e large warm

water reservoir with its sandy bottom and lack of hazards is extremely attractive to water skiers and pleasure boaters.• � e park is home to an abundance of wildlife and o� ers excellent wildlife watching opportunities. Bird watchers commonly spot species

that are unusual or rarely seen in the state.• � e o� -highway vehicle (OHV) track o� ers novice riders

a place to learn how to ride an OHV. � e track is about 1.75 miles long and o� ers fun for the whole family.

Our partners• Weldona, Wiggins, Brush and Ft. Morgan school districts• Jackson Lake Village• Morgan County Sheri� ’s O� ce• Jackson Lake Irrigation Company• Weldon Valley FFA

Challenges we face• Developing recreational opportunities and events that remain strong during low water periods, as fl uctuating water levels impact

park operations, visitation and revenue.• Th e remote location of the park and the low population in the area makes it diffi cult to attract volunteers for the park.• Controlling aquatic nuisance species and noxious weeds, which requires increased eff orts and funding.• Evaluating current operations in light of increasing operational costs and static budgets.

Volunteer activities• Scout groups, school groups, service groups, and others volunteer at the park for a variety of projects. Most of this volunteer work helps

with park maintenance, weed control, and other labor intensive activities.

C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E

Jackson Lake State ParkFACT SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017

Who we areJackson Lake State Park is a great place for families, camping and water sports. Conveniently located near Denver, Greeley and Fort Morgan, Jackson Lake State Park is one of the most popular recreational lakes in northern Colorado. Visitors love Jackson’s beautiful beaches, warm water and sandy lake bottom. Th e park off ers 259 campsites (163 with electrical outlets) and year-round camping. Other popular activities at Jackson include pleasure boating, water skiing, OHV riding, fi shing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, wildlife observation and hunting. During the winter, the park off ers camping, wildlife observation, photography, ice fi shing, ice skating, OHV riding and hunting.

Visitors to Jackson Lake State Park spend over $10 million annually in local communities.1

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COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.usCOLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us

Jackson Lake State Park26363 County Road 3, Orchard, CO, 80649(970) 645-2551 • Email: DNR_jackson.lake@state.co.us Park Manager: Tyler Sewald

As of June 30, 2017

GeographyRegion: Northeast County: Morgan Elevation: 4,600 � Year Acquired: 1962 Miles From Denver: 76

Acreage Total Acres: 5,295

GovernmentalUS Cong Dist: 4th CO Senate: 1st CO House: 65th

EmployeesPermanent: 5 Temporary: 17 Volunteers: 39Volunteer Hours: 3,428

Annual Visitation178,994

FacilitiesBoat RampsBoat RentalDump StationGroup Picnic AreaLaundryMarinas (year-round)Mooring/Docking60 Picnic SitesShowers (coin-operated)Visitor Center

TrailsBiking: 3.4 miles Hiking: 3.4 milesOHV: 1.2 miles Total: 3.4 miles

RoadsPaved: 1.7 milesUnpaved: 6.2 miles

RecreationBoating Fishing HuntingIce FishingIce SkatingJet SkiingRanger/Nature Programs SailboardingSwimmingWater SkiingWildlife/Bird ViewingWinter Camping

CampingCampsites (basic, year-round): 92 Campsites (electrical, year-round): 163Group Facilities (year-round)

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