RV rental John Martin Reservoir State Park, CO: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

The vastness of John Martin Reservoir alone is a big draw for fishermen and women coming to the park. John Martin Reservoir State Park campers can easily find an undisturbed spot on the uncrowded lakeside to cast out their hooks. Keen anglers come from miles around to try their hands at catching the wide range of fish species on the lake. Fish species in John Martin Reservoir include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, perch, and catfish. The bass fishing here is particularly good, as the lake has not been over-fished. The fishing is great throughout the year in John Martin Reservoir State Park, yet ice fishing is discouraged - the reservoir rarely freezes completely. Along with the great fishing, John Martin Reservoir State Park is the perfect place for boating of all kinds. The reservoir’s size alone makes for a wonderland of water, perfect for jetting across in a speedboat, pontoon boat or jetski. John Martin Reservoir also has no motor speed restrictions. When you are looking for something a little more adventurous, set out onto the reservoir in a kayak or canoe. Those motorhome camping without their own boats can head to the local marina and rent kayaks and canoes for a small fee. The park also has two boat ramps on the east and west shores of John Martin Reservoir. It is not only the lakeside recreation that brings visitors to John Martin Reservoir State Park. The park and wider area are renowned for being places full of natural beauty, with an ecosystem and wildlife to match. The park is crisscrossed with a network of hiking trails that take campers through some of the most picturesque parts of the park. The ‘Red Shin Trail’ is a great way to combine the park’s nature and history. Taking hikers along the Arkansas River, the trail then passes by Native American rock art. Birdwatching is also a great way to spend your time in John Martin Reservoir State Park, with over 400 species spotted in the park alone.