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John Martin Reservoir SWA Access

John Martin Reservoir SWA Access provides boat ramp facilities for anglers and hunters on this 11,658-acre reservoir in southeastern Colorado.

The east boat ramp features a low-water design with a low-grade slope near the dam, while the west ramp offers high-water access approximately 500 yards away; both ramps close annually November 1 through March 14 for waterfowl resting.

The area offers ample parking and paved road access via US Highway 50, making it a convenient launch point for fishing and hunting activities on the Arkansas River reservoir.


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