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Jackson Lake State Park (Colorado)

Jackson Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Jackson Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Jackson Lake State Park
Location Morgan County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city Fort Morgan, CO
Coordinates 40°22′58″N 104°05′32″W / 40.38278°N 104.09222°W / 40.38278; -104.09222Coordinates: 40°22′58″N 104°05′32″W / 40.38278°N 104.09222°W / 40.38278; -104.09222
Area 3,303 acres (13.37 km2)
Established 1965
Governing body Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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

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



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