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Review:
John Martin Reservoir State Park is a popular state park located approximately 17 miles east of the city of Las Animas, anchored around Colorado's second-largest body of water by capacity, created by impacting at John Marin Dam. The park serves as one of Colorado's best birdwatching locations, with more than 400 species of birds documented within the surrounding Bent County area. Fishing and watersport opportunities abound during the summer months, including swimming opportunities at posted swimming beach areas and opportunities to catch saugeye, bass, crappie, catfish, perch, and bluegill. Day-use picnic sites are available throughout the park, with 213 tent and RV campsites available for overnight visitor stay. Other attractions include the 4.5-mile Red Shin Hiking Trail, which offers opportunities to see indigenous rock art, historic canals, and a wide variety of native wildlife.
Address: John Martin Reservoir State Park, 30703 County Road 24, Hasty, CO 81044, Phone: 719-829-1801
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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