Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Jackson Lake adventure.
Enjoy a huge lake and a top-rated beach at this popular park.
Often referred to as an “oasis in the plains,” Jackson Lake draws visitors with one of the largest reservoirs in Colorado, perfect for swimming, boating, sailboarding, jet skiing, and water skiing. Anglers can go fishing year-round—winter ice fishing is a must-try. There’s plenty to do on land too, including hiking and biking trails, OHV trails, and educational programs, while the location along the Central Flyway attracts bird-watchers and hunters. Stay overnight to appreciate the park’s International Dark Sky Park status—you’ll find 251 campsites to choose from, including RV sites, tent sites, and a group campground, all with picnic tables and fire rings.
Peak season is from April to early September. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, programs are available on Friday and Saturday evenings at the amphitheater. Boating is allowed from when the ice has melted to October 31, while the lake usually freezes from November to mid-February for ice fishing and ice skating. Showers and flush toilets are winterized during the off-season (fall, winter, and early spring), though vault toilets are still available. Hunting is permitted from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the Thursday before Memorial Day.