This is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineer managed lake, however the recreation areas and campgrounds are managed by Colorado State Parks. Federal Recreation Passports for these areas are not accepted.
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See the John Martin Reservoir website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
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!
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
4 Recreation areas at John Martin Reservoir
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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