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A scenic high county park, Macos offers visitors an array of year round activities including wildlife observation, camping, cabins, hiking, biking, boating, hunting, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling and OTV riding on nearby trails. This off stream reservoir is fed by the 2.6-mile-long Inlet Canal from the West Mancos River. Water from the reservoir is returned to the original streambed through the 2.2-mile-long Outlet Canal.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife stocks rainbow trout annually. Toss into the mix the prolific yellow perch and you have an excellent year-round fishery, making Jackson Gulch a great place for kids. Once the ice gets safe, ice fishing for yellow perch and rainbow trout can be outstanding. Reservoir level fluctuates during winter, so use caution when venturing out on the ice.
Getting there: Take State Highway 184 north from Mancos for 1/4 mile, then turn right on County Road 42 to the intersection of County Rd. N, a distance of about 5 miles. Turn left on County Road N for 1/4 mile to the Mancos State Park entrance.
Fees: State Park Pass: Daily vehicle pass: $6, Yearly Pass (revolving 12 months) $60.00
Camping fees - basic campsite $14/night
Yurt fees - $60/inght with $8 non-refundable reservation fee and a $10 per night pet fee
Boating: Wakeless. Jackson Gulch is a “wakeless” lake—boaters cannot create a wake here.
Ice Fishing: Ice fishing is permitted though water level fluctuates, call park office for conditions |
