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Directions and Factoids
Directions: John Martin Dam and Reservoir can be accessed via U.S. Highway 50, west of Lamar and east of Las Animas and La Junta. From the town of Hasty, drive two miles south on S. School St./County Rd. 24. JMR is located on the Arkansas River at river mile 1159 in southeast Colorado, Bent County. The dam is approximately 58 miles upstream of the Colorado-Kansas state boundary and about 215 miles southeast of Denver, CO.

Factoid: John Martin Reservoir, also known as The Sapphire on the Plains, boasts unique natural and cultural resources and excellent recreation opportunities. John Martin lake beckons you to fish, boat, and camp. Wildlife lovers will appreciate the variety of habitats, home to some rare species! History buffs will revel in viewing the petroglyphs while hiking Red Shin's trail, visiting the historic Santa Fe Trail marker, and touring rock art at Hicklin Springs. Free dam tours are available upon reservation and we have a new 18-hole disc golf course just downstream of the dam. There's something for everyone at John Martin. Come and see for yourself!

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Colorado State Park		E N P G D		X	X		C	A G GS	X	BE	H
Lake Hasty				X							H
Overlook
Sandstone											H
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected