John Martin Reservoir State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoWelcome to John Martin Reservoir State Park, 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, and to see historical signs of the past. For current conditions and more information, please visit the John Martin Reservoir website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/JohnMartinReservoirBrochure Info - RecreationBiking Birding Boating Jet Skiing Wake Boarding Wind Surfing Hiking/Walking Camping Fishing Geocaching Horseback Riding Picnicking Swimming Wildlife ViewingBrochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsVisitor Center Coin Operated Shower and Laundry Facility Year Round Coin Operated Family Restroom/ShowerBrochure Info - Nearby AttractionsSand Creek Massacre Historic Site, Kiowa County Explore Southeast Colorado Big Timbers Museum, Lamar Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, Granada Comanche National Grasslands, Otero, Baca and Las Animas Counties Kit Carson Museum, Las Animas Boggsville National Historic Site, Las Animas Old Fort National Historic Site, Otero County Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta Otero Museum, La JuntaKey InfoBy making a reservation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, you are agreeing to read and abide by all rules stated in this purchase flow and on the confirmation letter. In addition to the camping fee, an entrance fee is required at all State Parks.The Lake Hasty Campground, located below the dam, provides plentiful shade with large trees in most sites. All 109 campsites have electrical hook-ups and modern facilities including centrally located water hydrants, coin operated showers and laundry facilities. Campsites are available year-round.The Point Campground campground is located on the north shore, sits on a ridge next to the reservoir. No electricity, water or shade is available, but the views of the reservoir and surrounding landscape are exceptional. Vault toilets are available for your convenience. Lake water levels fluctuate and launching boats can become difficult as early as July 1. For current conditions, please visit http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/JohnMartinReservoir Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. Per CPW regulation, no individual may camp or park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on a state park for more than fourteen (14) days in any twenty-eight (28) day period on a single park. For the purposes of this regulation, an individual is defined as any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant. Any reservations made with one or more days outside of the 6-month reservation window will be frozen to changes for 14 days from the date the reservation was made. Important Information for Daily EntranceUPDATED 10/12 Alert! Be advised 9/27/2022, 9/28/2022, and 10/14/2022¿ the boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir will be closed to the public to allow large equipment to be launched for a US Army Corp of Engineers project that will be underway. Only hand-launched craft will be allowed on the water during this closure and must be launched from a shoreline away from the East Boat Ramp area. These dates may change as the project progresses without notice.DirectionFrom the Lamar, CO travel 23 miles West on Hwy. 50 to Hasty, CO. Go South on County Road 24 (School St) from Hasty, CO travel 2 miles. The Park Visitor Center will be on your right just before the road traveling over the DAM. --------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Las Animas, CO travel 17 miles East on Hwy. 50 to Hasty, CO. Go South on County Road 24 (School St) from Hasty, CO travel 2 miles. The Park Visitor Center will be on your right just before the road traveling over the DAM. Please check in before going to your campsite. Thank you! DO NOT TURN SOUTH IN LAS ANIMAS ON CARSON AVE (CO-101)!!Other Phone Numbers719-829-1801Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescPlease read our Fees and Cancellation Policies