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Biking
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Biking is permitted throughout John Martin Reservoir State Park, although no specific trails are set aside for bicycles.
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Birding
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With 373 documented species of birds in Bent County, John Martin Reservoir State Park is a premier birding area! Recent sightings include several Piping Plovers on the north and south sides of the Reservoir and Western Kingbirds in the Hasty Campground.
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Boating
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Check condition page for current conditions
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Camping
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5/20/2013 |
The mild southeastern Colorado climate provides great year-round camping at John Martin Reservoir State Park. Check the park overview map to locate the campgrounds. Sites are at least 60 feet long, accommodating any size RV, motor home, trailer, camper or tent.
The Lake Hasty Campground is open year round with electrical hookups (20, 30 and 50 amp) at each site. Potable water is available year round in various locations throughout the campground. Campers can access the dump station. The camper services building (including showers and laundry) is open until mid November. For more information, check out the "Camping" link on John Martin’s main page.
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Fishing
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John Martin Reservoir offers many types of warm-water fish. Early and late spring are popular for crappie and saugeye fishing. Anglers from all over the country come to John Martin Reservoir early to mid-summer to fish for bass and wiper. Late-night anglers will find channel catfish and walleye all summer long. Bluegill and drum are found throughout the seasons as well. Fall usually brings another run of crappie and wiper.
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Geocaching
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5/20/2013 |
One of our local boy scouts has completed his Eagle Scout project by providing John Martin State Park with a brand new geocaching program. Please check with staff to check out GPS units, and give finding the caches a shot! The Locations are below.
1st cache - N 38 degrees 05.023'
- W 102 degrees 56.860'
2nd cache - N 38 degrees 04.810'
- W 102 degrees 57.265'
3rd cache - N 38 degrees 04.663'
- W 102 degrees 56.177'
4th cache - N 38 degrees 04.179'
- W 102 degrees 58.159'
5th cache - N 38 degrees 04.228'
- W 102 degrees 55.659'
6th cache - N 38 degrees 04.692'
- W 102 degrees 55.582'
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Hiking
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The Red Shin Trail is a great way to view history, wildlife, and the park. The trail starts below the dam and runs between the Arkansas River and Lake Hasty, it passes by Native American rock art, a historic ranch, the Visitor's Center, and comes to an end at the Santa Fe Trail Marker on the north shore of John Martin Reservoir.
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Horseback Riding
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There are no established trails specifically for horses at John Martin, but horses are welcomed on the trails. Keep in mind that horses cannot be kept in the campgrounds.
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Hunting
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5/20/2013 |
John Martin Reservoir State Park is closed to hunting, but is a great place for your hunting camp. The rest of the reservoir and its shorlines are as a state wildlife area and are less than 5 minutes from the campgrounds! Be sure to check seasons and regulations online or at the Visitor's Center.
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Jet Skiing
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Allowed when lake is open.
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OHV Riding
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5/20/2013 |
No OHV riding is permitted on John Martin Reservoir State Park or on the adjoining John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area. Any vehicles used at John Martin must be street legal.
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Picnicking
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During spring, summer, and fall, there are miles of breezy shoreline available for picnicking at John Martin. , individual tables are Scattered throughout the park by the shorelines or in shaded areas. Please do not picnic in campgrounds if you are not camping. Group Picnic facilities are available and must be reserved in advance at the Visitor Center. Call 1-719-829-1801 for information.
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Swimming
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5/24/2013 |
The swimbeach is open from Memorial Day, Monday May 27th to Labor Day weekend.
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Wildlife Viewing
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John Martin Reservoir is an excellent area for viewing wildlife. Recent sightings include many species of birds, deer, coyotes, and racoons.
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Winter Camping
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The Lake Hasty Campground has sites available year round. For more information, visit the "camping" link on the left side of John Martin's main page.
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