Mancos State Park

Surrounded by the stunning scenery of the San Juan Mountains and the archaeological mysteries of southwestern Colorado, Mancos is a great destination for a getaway any time of year. Boating, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing are a few of the activities visitors can enjoy.

Jackson Gulch Reservoir

The park's main attraction is the 216 surface acre reservoir. Jackson Gulch Reservoir is a great place for fishing and hand-powered crafts such as kayaks, canoes and sailboats. Jackson Gulch is a wakeless reservoir — boaters cannot create a wake here, and water skiing, jet skiing and swimming are not permitted.

Picnicking

There are 10 picnic sites for day use, scattered throughout the park.

Wildlife Viewing

Mancos State Park is very quiet in the fall, winter and early spring, so the park offers excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Mule deer, Merriam’s turkey, foxes, coyotes, Abert's squirrels, an occasional elk and a variety of other wonderful creatures have been spotted at the park.

Yurts

As a hidden epicenter to explore the cultural resources in the southwest region of Colorado, make Mancos State Park your home base and stay in one of our two yurts that offer a heated alternative to camping in our primitive campgrounds. Heated yurts make great base camps for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

Campgrounds

Open to the public year-round, Mancos offers basic campsites best suited for tent campers as well as yurts, all nestled in a ponderosa pine forest with views of Jackson Gulch Reservoir. Some campsites and restrooms are ADA accessible. There are no electrical hook-ups at Mancos.

Volunteer

You can make a difference by becoming a volunteer.  You can learn new skills, meet new people and visit new landscapes.