John Martin Reservoir | Colorado State Parks

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John Martin Reservoir

Park Office

30703 Co. Rd. 24

Hasty, CO 81044

Office Hours

Office generally open 8-4 daily

Park Hours

5 am - 10 pm, unless camping, fishing or boating

Fax

719-829-4980

Phone

719-829-1801

john.martin.park@state.co.us

John Martin Reservoir State Park

Sometimes called a sapphire on the plains, John Martin is a peaceful paradise in which people play, birds flock and wildlife roams. The park is close to historic landmarks, yet remote enough to attract year-round nature and recreation lovers to stay and explore.

John Martin 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. Anglers from shore or boat catch walleye, saugeye, bass, wiper, crappie, perch, and catfish.

Many consider the park a birdwatcher's paradise with almost 400 species documented in Bent County. Majestic Bald Eagles roost here in winter. Threatened and endangered species like the Piping Plover and the Least Tern make the park their home for several months each year. After the birds go to sleep, the stars entertain in a dramatic display of celestial light.

Fishing

Boating at John Martin

Trout, white bass, wiper, saugeye, catfish and walleye are biting. Check our fishing page for more information.

Fishing at Lake Hasty

Lake Level this year

Due to low snow pack and early irrigation, water levels are lower than usual for this year. The latest water levels and boat ramp conditions can be viewed by clicking here.

The lake has opened for boating for the season. To prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS), including zebra and quagga mussels, all trailered vessels and all vessels with gas powered motors must be inspected prior to launch and must launch and load at the boat ramps.

The inspection station near the visitor center will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Vessels planning to launch outside of posted inspection times will require a pre-inspection seal attached prior to launch, which can be obtained during normal inspection hours.

Remember to always clean, drain, and dry your vessel to help prevent the spread of ANS.

Current Park Weather

83.0° F
Fair and Breezy
Wind: South at 21.9 MPH

Last Modified Date: 5/14/2012 6:50 AM