John Martin Reservoir State Park

#3572 among destinations in the United States

Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area

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John Martin Reservoir State Park is a state park in Colorado. It contains John Martin Reservoir, which is the second largest body of water in Colorado by capacity. It is also known for being a prime birdwatching location. Bent County, Colorado has been documented to have over 400 different species of birds. The namesake reservoir of the park is created by a 118-foot tall and 2.6-mile long dam, which goes by the name of John Martin Dam. ()

Established: 2001 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 38°4'26"N, 103°9'18"W

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ColoradoUnited States

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John Martin Reservoir State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boggsville, Fort Lyon National Cemetery.

3.6 miSW
Historical place, Museum
Boggsville, Las Animas
93 min walk • Boggsville is a former settlement in Bent County, Colorado, USA near the Purgatoire River about 3 miles above the Purgatoire's confluence with the Arkansas River. It was established in 1866.
1.6 miNE
Cemetery
Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas
41 min walk • Fort Lyon National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located near the city of Las Animas in Bent County, Colorado. It encompasses 51.9 acres and as of 2014 had 2,556 interments.

John Martin Reservoir State Park

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John Martin Reservoir State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Boggsville, Las Animas

Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas