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Mancos State Park
Mancos State Park © McGhiever / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Jackson Gulch Reservoir amp the La Plata Mountains, Mancos State Park, Mancos, CO, USA
Mancos State Park © Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Jackson Gulch Dam in Mancos State Park in Montezuma County, Colorado. The view is from just off the road that crosses the dam County Road N.
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MANCOS STATE PARK
MANCOS STATE PARK
42545 Road North
Mancos, Colorado   81328
(lat:37.4 lon:-108.2694) map location

Phone: 970-533-7065
Mancos State Park in Southwestern Colorado is a haven for the year-round outdoor enthusiast and traveler.

In the spring, summer and fall, canoeists, kayakers and wakeless power boaters enjoy the calm waters of Jackson Gulch Reservoir. In the winter depending on conditions there are great opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy excellent fishing for yellow perch and rainbow trout.
Passes
All Colorado State Parks have entrance fees. All vehicles are required to have an entrance pass and some parks have walk-in fees. Visit the Colorado Park Entrance Pass web page.
Camping
The park has two campgrounds Main and West on two sides of the reservoir with a total of 32 campsites. Along the northwest side of the reservoir, the west campground has nine campsites primarily for tent campers with toilets but no drinking water nearby.
In Park Availability Calendars
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Fishing
Anglers can enjoy fishing in a tranquil reservoir setting surrounded by forested hills. Common catches include rainbow trout and yellow perch. Fishing from shore or boats is permitted, with ice fishing popular during winter months when conditions allow. The park also offers accessible piers for those with mobility challenges. Catch-and-release practices are encouraged to maintain the fish population's sustainability.


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Picnicking
Mancos State Park offers scenic picnic areas with tables and grills overlooking the reservoir or nestled in ponderosa pines.

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