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General Description
    Scenic Mancos State Park is located only 12 miles from historic Mesa Verde National Monument in southwest Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 7,800 feet on the San Juan Scenic Byway, Mancos State Park is surrounded by the majestic San Juan mountain range. The area has more than 300 land acres and the reservoir, which is often referred to as the Jackson Gulch, provides 216 surface acres of water for recreation.

    Jackson Gulch Dam in Mancos State Park was constructed in 1948 by the Bureau of Reclamation. It supplies the drinking and irrigation water for Mesa Verde and the surrounding rural Mancos Valley area.

    There is a beautiful campground here, nestled within a mature ponderosa pine forest. Wakeless boating and excellent year-round fishing await the recreationist looking for a relaxing day. Picnickers and hikers will find sites and trails sure to please.

    In addition to Mesa Verde, visitors to the area have the opportunity to view prehistoric Anasazi Indian Ruins at the Anasazi Heritage Center, located in Dolores, approximately 20 miles northwest of Mancos. The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in nearby Durango offers the visitor a scenic trip through remote wilderness areas of the San Juan National Forest. Durango is 27 miles east of Mancos.


Accessibility Features General Accessibility Features
  • Accessible RV camp sites
  • Accessible cabin/shelter camp sites
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Accessible routes from accessible camp sites to accessible comfort stations/restrooms
  • Accessible picnic tables/areas
Amenities and Lodging
  • Accessible lodging rooms
Information and Interpretation Features
  • Exhibits located on accessible routes

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