Mancos State Park

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New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

July 8, 2026

Colorado waives fees for Black Friday at state parks

Visitors encouraged to skip holiday crowds and enjoy the fresh air

November 24, 2021

Longtime manager of Mancos State Park retires

Newly built visitor center part of Scot Elder’s legacy

May 6, 2021

Colorado state parks will get electric vehicle charging stations

Rivian will install the stations at each of Colorado’s 42 state parks at no charge

March 19, 2021

Plan for tower in Mancos State Park faces backlash from residents

Locals concerned about radiation, future development

July 28, 2020

New igloo at Mancos State Park

CPW staffers build structure for winter campers

December 30, 2019

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Sweetwater Station to perform at Mancos State Park

Sweetwater Station will perform at Mancos State Park on Aug. 11, at 6 p.m.Ken Degener/Courtesy photo The popular local music…

August 3, 2018

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Burro Fire slows; Mancos State Park joins list of closures

Fire reaches 2,800 acres on Wednesday

June 13, 2018

Labor Day weekend events set for Mancos State Park

Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.The Journal Labor Day weekend events at Mancos…

August 8, 2017

Mancos State Park plans eclipse party, music

Mancos State Park will host an eclipse party on Aug. 21, complete with 100 pairs of eyeglasses for safely viewing…

July 18, 2017

Mancos State Park preparing for summer of boating, fishing

‘Early season fishing will be excellent’

April 25, 2017

State park system feels budget woes with increased visitation

Agency holdings a series of meetings

November 28, 2016

Colorado state parks are free on Black Friday

The La Plata Mountains overlook Jackson Gulch Reservoir at Mancos State Park.Journal file photo Entry to Mancos State Park and…

November 22, 2016

Star party scheduled for Mancos State Park

An image of Saturn in 2010. A view of Saturn is expected to be a highlight of stargazing program Saturday,…

August 23, 2016

Mancos State Park plans special events

Summer is winding down, but Mancos State Park is offering a variety of family-friendly and educational events and programs during…

August 17, 2016

Mancos State Park honors first responders, military

Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.Sam Green/The Journal Mancos State Park will host…

August 6, 2016

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Mancos State Park plans events

Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.Sam Green/The Journal The summer continues at Mancos…

June 15, 2016

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Jackson Gulch reservoir gets new jet valve

The Mancos Water Conservancy District is getting the Jackson Gulch Reservoir ready to fill and release water. That should happen…

April 19, 2016

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State parks now taking summer camping reservations

Mancos State Park has views of the La Plata Mountains.Cortez Journal file photo Yes, it’s January, but Colorado Parks and…

January 15, 2015

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Water conservancy weighs ownership of Jackson Gulch

The Mancos Water Conservancy District board on Thursday weighed the consequences of taking ownership of Jackson Gulch Reservoir, the dam,…

June 24, 2014