Jackson Lake State Park

Colorado State Park

Entrance fee$10–$15 / vehicle
CampingYes

Jackson Lake State Park entrance fee

$10–$15 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4

Jackson Lake State Park hours

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitor Center: Sun.-Thur., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Jackson Lake State Park

A warm, sandy-bottomed reservoir on the eastern plains, long a waterfowl-hunting ground and now a magnet for water-skiers, sailboarders and swimmers. It was the first Colorado state park certified by the International Dark-Sky Association, with 247 campsites along the shore.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🔭 Stargazing
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏹 Hunting
  • 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center

Camping options

  • Camper and RV Camping
  • Hammock Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Tent Camping
  • Waterfront Camping
  • Winter Camping

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Centennial Group Picnic Area — $150 per day

Contact

Phone970-645-2551

Address26363 County Road 3, Orchard, CO 80649

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