John Martin Reservoir State Park
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A view of the dam, near one of the park's campgrounds.
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| Location | Bent County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Las Animas, CO |
| Coordinates | 38°04′29″N 102°55′50″W / 38.07472°N 102.93056°WCoordinates: 38°04′29″N 102°55′50″W / 38.07472°N 102.93056°W |
| Area | 13,176 acres (53.32 km2) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Governing body | Colorado State Parks |
John Martin Reservoir State Park is a state park in Colorado. It contains John Martin Reservoir, which is the second largest body of water in Colorado by capacity. It is also known for being a prime birdwatching location. Bent County, Colorado has been documented to have over 400 different species of birds. The namesake reservoir of the park is created by a 118-foot tall (36 m) and 2.6-mile long dam (4.2 km), which goes by the name of John Martin Dam.
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