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The Mancos State Park encompasses 338 acres surrounding Jackson Gulch Dam and Reservoir. Mancos Lake is the recreation focus of this secluded state park. Sailing, fishing and wakeless boating may be enjoyed on the lake. Picnicking, hiking, camping, volleyball, horseshoes and mountain biking are activities in which visitors to this area may participate.
The Mancos State Park lies immediately south of the San Juan National Forest between Durango and Dolores. It is ten miles north of Mesa Verde National Park, just off the San Juan Skyway and surrounded by the majestic San Juan mountain range. Mancos State Park is southwest Colorado's hot spot for excellent fishing and camping.
Pleasant climate, year-round trout fishing and a campground in a mature Ponderosa pine forest combine to create an outdoor haven.

Facilities: Mancos State Park provides two campgrounds, tables, grills, vault toilets and water hydrants; Volleyball and horseshoe, a dump station, a group picnic ground, boat ramp and ranger station.

Reservations: reservations are accepted to use Mancos State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Mancos State Park is open year round.

Fees: There are a variety of fees that can be occurred when entering this state area, from a daily walking pass all the way to an annual vehicle pass. Please contact this State Recreation Area to find the plan best for you.

Accessibility: The state park does provide campgrounds that are accessible for disabled persons. Please contact the Mancos State Park for further information.

Rules: Length of Stay - There is a 28 day maximum stay allowed per Colorado park during any 45 day period. One camping unit with up to 6 people is allowed per campsite. A violation of this regulation may result in the visitor being required to purchase an additional campsite (if available), or the reservation may be terminated and the appropriate fees refunded. The allowable combinations are one passenger vehicle and two tents; or one motorized vehicle towing a camping trailer and one tent (if space allows). If space permits, one additional passenger vehicle and/or motorcycle may be parked at a campsite.

Directions: To reach Mancos State Park from Durango, travel west on U.S. Highway 160 27 miles to the town of Mancos. Go north on State Highway 184 1/2 mile and turn east onto County Road 42 (Forest Service Road 561). Go 5 miles and take Road North to the park entrance.

To reach Mancos State Park from Cortez, travel east on U.S. Highway 160 to Mancos. Go north on State Highway 184 1/2 mile and turn east onto County Road 42 (Forest Service Road 561). Go 5 miles and take Road North to the park entrance.

Address
Mancos State Park, c/o Navajo
P.O. Box 1697
Arboles, Colorado 81121
Phone
General: (970) 883-2208
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