Boaters and anglers will find Jackson Lake State Park Campground positioned on Colorado's eastern plains, where multiple camping loops spread across open terrain alongside a 2,700-acre reservoir. The campground sits roughly four miles from campgrounds near Orchard, accessible via paved roads that transition to gravel for the final approach into the park.
Sites vary considerably in character and amenities across the different loops. The Pelican Campground offers lakefront pull-through sites with full hookups, where Shawn S. found an "easy pull-through, clean spot, large metal picnic table with large fire pit and grate." Each Pelican site provides direct lake access, though rocky steps lead down to the water. The Sandpiper loop features well-spaced sites with varying degrees of shade, while Fox Hills offers basic sites without hookups but maintains proximity to vault toilets and the lake.
Wind presents a consistent factor here, with multiple campers noting the need to secure awnings and loose items. The exposed prairie location means limited natural windbreaks, though this same openness provides unobstructed lake views from waterfront sites. Swimming, fishing, and boating draw many visitors, with a small beach area and boat ramp available. An OHV track adds recreational options for off-road enthusiasts.
Roads throughout the campground consist of dirt and gravel surfaces that can become rough in spots, particularly after weather events. Coin-operated showers require quarters, and soap dispensers are not provided at restroom facilities. The campground operates year-round, though seasonal variations affect lake levels and water conditions. Sites can be reserved in advance, with electrical hookups available in select loops.
For those seeking additional options in the region, Fox Hills - Jackson Lake State Park provides an alternative configuration just over a mile north.
Description
Handicap site #35 is only reservable through the call center. This site requires a handicap sticker, plate or placard. Reservations: 1-800-244-5613.
Jackson Lake is well known for its wonderful campgrounds and excellent water sports on a wide-open high-plains reservoir. There's plenty of room for everyone on this large body of water - sailboats, motorboats, personal watercraft - as well as the beautiful waterfowl and wildlife that call this area home.
Jackson Lake has 260 campsites, most of which accommodate campers, trailers or tents. Shade may be naturally provided by trees and other vegetation or by man-made shelter. Please call the Park for specific details. Jackson Lake State Park also offers a group picnic area (complete with picnic pavilion) and a group campground. Call the park for details at 1.970.645.2551. For current conditions and more information, please visit the Jackson Lake website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/jacksonlake
NO-SHOW Policy
If you do not arrive to the park within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time and do not notify the park that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. The fees for any nights passed are non-refundable.
Changes and Cancellations
- Cancellations or changes may be made online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or through the Aspira Call Center at 1-800-244-5613.
- Reservations where one or more dates fall outside of the 6-month booking window are frozen for 14 days.
- Cancellations:
- If the cancellation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained
- If the cancellation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the cancellation is made 7 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a reservation is cancelled at any time after the arrival date, any nights prior to the cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE
- Changes:
- If a change in the reservation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 10% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 15% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 7 days or less prior to arrival, 20% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the change in the reservation dates is made between the day after the arrival date and the departure date, the fees for any nights or days passed are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- There is no additional fee to add days to a reservation.
- The reservation holder is responsible for any difference in use fees.
- Customers who wish to receive a refund outside of these rules will need to contact the park at which they have the reservation directly.
- No exceptions to the refund policy will be given for bugs, bad weather, campfire bans, water conditions (including water levels, boat ramp or swim beach closures, and algae)!
- If the original reservation was made directly with the park, any refunds resulting from changes/cancellations will be issued via personal check and may take up to 90 days from the date of the change/cancellation to be processed.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundJackson Lake State Park Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From the US 34/I-76 Interchange, take CO 39 north 7 1/4 miles through Goodrich to T-intersection. Turn left (west) on County Road Y.5. Stay on County Road Y.5. (It will turn north after a couple of miles.) This will take you past the south side and into the main park area on the west.
Address
26363 County Rd. 3
Orchard, CO 80649
Coordinates
40.38058049 N
104.09121155 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 52 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 7 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 18 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 39 min from Cheyenne, WY
