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  • Boat Ramps

    Jackson Lake boat ramp is CLOSED! 

    All boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law. 

    All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic N​uisance Species (zebra mussel, et al.) prior to launching.​

    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Boating

    Jackson ​Lake is CLOSED to all boating!  ​

    ​​All boats must be properly registered and equipped in accordance with the State Law.

    Aquatic Nuisance Species​ ​Inspections

    ​​​All vessels are required to be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels, et al.) prior to launching.

    Any BLUE RECEIPT or OUT-OF-STATE seal/receipt will NOT be accepted at Jackson Lake for pre-inspection purposes!​


    ​Please help us protect our waters from these destructive creatures. Take time to read park and boating regulations posted at the boat ramp and help to promote safe boating.

    Outside of inspection hours, boats are required to have valid pre-inspection documentation (seal and receipt) prior to launch.​​​​

    Recent legislation now requires you to dry your vessel AND remove your plug before driving it on public roads.






    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Camping

    Lakeside, Cove and Pelican campgrounds are open; Sandpiper, Fox Hills and Northview campgrounds are closed through March 31, 2023. All Campers Service buildings are closed for the season.

    Water hydrants are only on at the dumpstation.

    The vault tiolets are open year round. 

    • Make sure you have a reservation for a campsite before occupying. Camping reservations can be made the same day of your stay or up to six months in advance. Please remember you will need a valid daily parks pass or annual parks pass in addition to your camping.
    • For a parks pass, be prepared to have a credit/debit card at all of our entrance stations.  Or you can get at the Visitor Center during operating hours.

    For more information, see the Jackson Lake camping page. 

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    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    All campfires must be contained in provided fire pits/grates. Propane grills are also allowed. Use common sense when the wind is blowing.​ ​  If there ​is a Red Flag Warning day that has been issued, there are no fires permitted.

    *** No Fireworks Allowed ***​​

    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    ​Find general information in the Jackson Lake Fish Survey and Management Report.​
    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Hunting

    Hunting is permitted at Jackson Lake State Park beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Thursday prior to Memorial Day. Only shotguns with birdshot (waterfowl, small game) are permitted at Jackson Lake State Park at this time. You must also have a parks pass on your vehicle. The two areas in the State Park are open seven days a week. Hunters may hunt the shore of the lake from the north side of the boat ramp to the boundary fence. They may also hunt the ponds located north of Northview Campground. Parking is available at the boat parking lot. A parks pass is required for both of these areas.

    GENERAL INFORMATION: For a hunting brochure, please go to our hunting page, which may be found by clicking on the "Park Activities" link on the left. Hunters may hunt on Park’s premises within posted areas. Since several changes have taken place on the State Wildlife Areas on the northeast corner of the reservoir and the Andrick property, please contact Brush Service Center at (970)842-6300.

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    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

    The lake is approximately 98% covered with ice as of 3/09/2023.  There is approximately 10 to 15 inches of ice near the dam and at the boat ramp 7 to 11 inches. The inlet has open water.
    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:29 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    ​Be prepared to have a credit/debit card at all of our entrance stations. If a vehicle does not have the annual parks pass, then a daily pass is required. For more information, please visit the Fees page ​(Camping fees​ are in addition to vehicle fees.)​

    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:27 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    Roads conditions within Jackson Lake State Park: Gravel roads may become soft when wet but are usable throughout the year. Speed limits are STRICTLY enforced.​
    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:28 PM)

  • Swimming Conditions

    ​​​​​​​​Jackson Lake's sandy beaches and gradually sloping lake bottom make it ideal for swimming.

    Swimming is permitted from sunrise to sunset.

    Swimming is not permitted within 150 feet of any dock, boat ramp, inlet or outlet structures.


    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:28 PM)

  • Trails

    The OHV track is open year round. Prairie Wetland Nature Trail is a 1/4 mile, self-guided trail and is located north of Cove Campground. There is also a 1.5 mile trail located between the Visitor Center north to Northview Campground. Our visitors​ also enjoy walking along the shoreline or along park roadways. ATV's are NOT ALLOWED on these trails; however, we have an OHV trail south of the reservoir. 

    Horses are not permitted in the park.

    OHV's must be trailered to the staging area which is the parking lot located at Cottonwood Picnic Area at the South Entrance. All vehicles need to have a Park's Pass​.​​

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    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:28 PM)

  • Water Levels

    The lake is approximately 1.0​ down from full. See flow rates for the Jackson Lake ​canals.

    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:31 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    The water surface temperature is approximately 33​ degrees.
    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:28 PM)

  • Winter Conditions

    Winter at Jackson Lake State Park is peaceful and quiet, but there’s plenty to do. 

    Winter Camping: Jackson Lake offers either electric or tent only non-electric camping year-round; however, the shower buildings are closed. The vault toilets will remain open. Lakeside, Cove, and Pelican Campgrounds are available for reservations. For more information, visit the Camping​ page.​​

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    (Updated: 3/9/2023 1:28 PM)