Jackson Lake State Park (Colorado)

Jackson Lake State Park[2] is located northeast of Orchard, Colorado in western Morgan County, Colorado. It is situated on 2,411-acre (9.76 km2) Jackson reservoir that was built in the early 20th century. The reservoir, elevation 4,429 feet (1,350 m),[3] receives water from the South Platte River and stores it for irrigation throughout the summer months.

Jackson Lake State Park
The boat ramp, with a view across the lake
Map showing the location of Jackson Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Jackson Lake State Park
LocationMorgan County, Colorado, USA
Nearest cityFort Morgan, CO
Coordinates40°22′58″N 104°05′32″W / 40.38278°N 104.09222°W / 40.38278; -104.09222
Area3,303 acres (13.37 km2)
Established1965
Visitors332,660 (in 2021)[1]
Governing bodyColorado Parks and Wildlife
This is about the Colorado State park. For others, see Jackson Lake (disambiguation).

The park offers 260 camping spaces, fishing, boating, and various other activities such as bird watching, hunting, and an OHV track.

A photograph of the area including Jackson Reservoir, partially covered in ice. North is towards the top-right of the photo.

References

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  1. ^ "Colorado State Parks Region Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). Colorado Counties, Inc. 2023.
  2. ^ "Jackson Lake". Colorado State Parks and Wildlife.
  3. ^ "Jackson Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. August 31, 1994.
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