John Martin Reservoir SWA

[Mountain high]

The John Martin Reservoir's dispersed camping policy since 1968 on nearly 20,000 acres of land in Southeast Colorado near the lake will change on September 4, 2023. It will no longer be allowed. Additional cleanup was the reason given.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife scrap with Army Corps of Engineers ends John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado Parks and Wildlife ends 55-year deal to manage Army Corps' John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area in southeast Colorado

coloradosun.com

 

[CharlesinGA]

I don't doubt that there was additional cleanup, knowing how many campers are not aware of simple things like "pack it in, pack it out'. Its a win for the state however, less money spent on cleanup and it drives the campers into the state owned campground in the John Martin Reservoir State Park, where more fees will be collected.
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Charles

 

[llama]

I think it's really because management for the site switched from State CPW back to the US Army Corps of Engineers and I think the Corps generally does not allow dispersed camping on lands they manage