Jackson Lake State Park | |
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Location | Morgan County, Colorado, USA |
Nearest city | Fort Morgan, CO |
Coordinates | 40°22′58″N 104°05′32″W / 40.38278°N 104.09222°WCoordinates: 40°22′58″N 104°05′32″W / 40.38278°N 104.09222°W |
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.