John Martin Reservoir State Park
State Park in Hasty, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
30703 Co. Rd. 24
Hasty, CO 81044
United States
John Martin Reservoir State Park
State Park in Hasty, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
30703 Co. Rd. 24
Hasty, CO 81044
United States
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Park Highlight
Explore the Water
The reservoir provides uncrowded boating, waterskiing and spectacular conditions for a wide variety of wind water sports. The mild Southeastern Colorado weather provides plenty of great days throughout the year.
John Martin Reservoir
John Martin Reservoir is open to all types of boating. Anglers may catch walleye, saugeye, bass, wiper, crappie, perch and catfish.
Lake Hasty
Only hand-launched, non-motorized vessels are allowed on Lake Hasty. Just below the dam, the lake is stocked with trout, bluegill, bass, crappie, saugeye and wiper.
Reservoir Facilities
Facilities
East and west boat ramps are open annually from March 15 until October 31 and closed on November 1 until March 14 for waterfowl resting.
- Please do not park vehicles on the boat ramps.
- Trailered launching from any other location on the lake is prohibited.
- Swimming and fishing are also prohibited on or near the ramps.
The accessible fishing pier is located on the west side of Lake Hasty.
A fish cleaning station is located near the Lake Hasty Campground. Please be courteous to other visitors and do not clean fish in the laundry room or restrooms.
The swim beach is located on Lake Hasty, a 0.25-mile walk from the campground. It is open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Boating and Fishing
Boating on John Martin Reservoir
- Be on the lookout for areas that are temporarily closed to all public access to protect threatened and endangered bird nesting and brooding areas.
- The water level at John Martin Reservoir can fluctuate.
- Boaters are warned to be especially alert to floating debris, submerged hazards and shallow areas that may not be marked.
Boating on Lake Hasty
Only hand-launched, non-motorized vessels are allowed on Lake Hasty.
Fishing
John Martin Reservoir offers many types of warmwater fish. Late spring to early summer is popular for crappie and saugeye fishing. Anglers from all over the country come to John Martin Reservoir mid-summer to fish for bass and wiper. Late-night anglers will find channel catfish and walleye all summer long. Fishing is permitted anywhere on the park, except from the boat docks and areas closed to public access. Ice fishing is discouraged as the lake rarely freezes over completely.
Lake Hasty is stocked with trout, bluegill, bass, crappie, saugeye and wiper.
Fish Species and Bag Limits
See the Fishing Atlas for fishable species at this location and the Fishing Brochure (PDF) for daily bag limits.
Fishing Awards and Records for Chatfield
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.
Clean Your Gear: Fishing
Help Protect Colorado Waters
Clean Your Gear
Cleaning your gear before and after use helps protect our water from aquatic nuisance species. Check out these videos to learn how to clean your fishing gear.
Bring the Brochures with You
Fishing Brochure
Read up on the location you want to fish before you head out.
Download the BrochureLand and Water Regulations Brochure
Have a question about regulations? Check the brochure.
Download the BrochureAquatic Nuisance Species at John Martin Reservoir
In efforts to try to contain the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS), inspection of boats and trailers is required before launching every boat at John Martin.
Inspection Hours
Get hours and location from the park.
Waterflea
Stop the Spread of WaterfleaPaddleboards, Kayaks and Caneos, Inflatable Watercraft
Help Protect Colorado Waters: Clean Your Gear
Cleaning your gear before and after use helps protect our water from aquatic nuisance species. Check out these videos to learn how to clean your paddleboard, kayak, canoe or inflatable watercraft.
Water Activities
Jet Skiing
Jet skiing is allowed on John Martin Reservoir during the regular boating season from March 15 to October 31. Jet skiing is not allowed on Lake Hasty.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed in Lake Hasty and John Martin Reservoir from sunset to sunrise and anywhere at least 150 feet from any: boat ramp, marina, breakwater, dock, buoy-designated hazard or keep-out, any dam inlet or outlet structure, and where posted as prohibited. The Lake Hasty swim beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Any child under the age of 13 unless accompanied by an adult.
Water Skiing
Water Skiing is allowed on John Martin Reservoir, but not on Lake Hasty. Remember to ski counter-clockwise.