Conditions

Boat Ramps - 5/20/2013 The east boat ramp is open for launching. The west boat ramp remains closed for launching due to low water, please use the east boat ramp to launch until the water level comes up. Boating - 5/20/2013 Lake is open to trailer launched boating! Again until the water level comes up please use the east boat ramp for launching. All trailered or motorized boats must be inspected for invasive species prior to launching. If launching at night, a pre-inspection is required. Camping - 5/20/2013 Lake Hasty Campground is open year-round with shade trees, electric hookups, and central hydrant water. There are 109 sites at Lake Hasty Campground. All are at least 60 feet long, with some 120 foot pullthrough sites to accomodate any type of RV or trailer. The Camper Services building is open from early April until late October, and provides coin operated showers adn laundry. The Point Campground offers 104 basic sites overlooking the reservoir. No alcohol is permitted on the park, with the exception of 3.2% ABV beer. Cell Phone Coverage - 5/20/2013 Good for Verizon, Viaero and AT&T. Reported poor for Sprint and T-mobile. Construction - 5/20/2013 New vault toilets are being put in place at several locations around the park and will open soon. Please be mindful of signs and closures near construction. Fire Restrictions - 5/20/2013 Fire danger high. Fires are only allowed in designated fire rings in the State Park. Use of propane grills and stoves allowed. Fires must be attended at all times, under control and completely out before leaving. Fires are currently not allowed in the John Martin State Wildlife Area per Bent County Sheriff Fire Ban. Fishing Report - 5/20/2013 Fishing is starting to pick up on the reservoir and below the dam. Lake Hasty has provided a quick catch with stocked trout. The stilling basin and the Arkansas River below the dam have produced large catfish, saugeye, and striper. The reservoir has produced a few crappies using bright jigs along the rocky coves on the north and south shores near the dam. White bass and wiper are being caught by the dozens out of the reservoir with white twister tail grubs. Drum bluegill, carp, and walleye have also been caught in the reservoir, but with little frequency. Good Luck! Hunting - 5/20/2013 No hunting is permitted on the state park, but is available on the John Martin State Wildlife Area, adjoining the park. Small Game and upland birds are abundant. Big gane and waterfowl have proven to be successful hunts during the season as well. Make sure you check the seasons and regulations beforehand. OTC licenses are available at the Visitor Center. John Martin Reservoir is a great place for your next hunting trip! Park Entrance - 5/20/2013 The park gates are always open. Visitor Center is open as staffing permits. Normal business hours are from 8:00am - 4:00pm all week long. Road Conditions - 5/20/2013 The road to the boat ramps, Catch and Fry, and the Point are open. We ask that all visitors remain on maintained roads within the park, especially in the burned area. OHV riding is NOT permitted on John Martin Reservoir State Park or on the adjoining John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area. Seasonal Closures - 5/20/2013 The swim beach is closed until Saturday May 25. The Point Campground is closed until Saturday May 25, but the Lake Hasty Campground remains open year round. Swimming Conditions - 5/20/2013 Lake Hasty Swimbeach is closed for the season, but will reopen Saturday May 25. Water Levels - 5/20/2013 Surface area approximately 27,000 acre feet. Water Temperature is ranging from 55 - 65 Degrees Fahrenheit. For the most current water information, cut and paste this link into your browser: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?cb_62614=on&cb_00054=on&format=html&period=7&site_no=07130000