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Kayakers and small-boat campers who want a self-sufficient shoreline experience in summer. The wildlife viewing is genuine, deer and raccoons are regular visitors, and the tidal creek access is the whole point of coming.
Janes Island State Park
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Janes Island State Park
Janes Island State Park
48.5132, -122.7756
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About Janes Island State Park
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Tent campers expecting level ground will fight the uneven sites without a thick sleeping pad. No potable water means hauling in everything you drink, and strong currents at the landings can turn arrival and departure into a real challenge if you haven't checked marine forecasts.
From official sources
Reference information about Janes Island State Park compiled from official sources. Every claim links to its source. View official page →
Janes Island State Park is surrounded by Chesapeake Bay waters and features rental cabins, pavilions, campsites and the Daugherty Creek Lodge. More than 30 miles of marked water trails dissect a 2,900 acre Chesapeake Bay salt marsh island. Limitless vistas over shallow bays, marshes and low vegetation impart a sense of space and solitude. Most of the waterways are protected from wind and current. Anglers enjoy easy access to the Bay and fish for striped bass, spot, croaker, flounder and bluefish. Crabbing is a family favorite at Janes Island. The park offers beaches, biking trails, boat ramp, boat rentals, cabins, camp store, canoeing/kayaking, crabbing, dump station, electric hookups, fishing, hiking/walking trails, interpretive center, marina, mini cabins, observation tower, pet loops, picnic shelters, picnic tables, primitive camping, RV sites, rent bicycles, restrooms, showers, snacks, swimming, trailer storage, waterfowl hunting, wheelchair accessible, and youth group camping. All campsites except #48-51 operate March 27, 2026-November 28, 2026; campsites #48-51 are year-round. Mini cabins operate March 27, 2026-November 28, 2026. Campsite non-electric fees are $14.00-$30.00; campsite electric $27.50-$28.50; mini cabin $56.50-$57.50.
- Seasons & access
- All campsites except #48-51: March 27, 2026-November 28, 2026. Campsites #48-51: year-round. Mini Cabins: March 27, 2026-November 28, 2026. source
- Natural features
- Surrounded by Chesapeake Bay waters. More than 30 miles of marked water trails dissect a 2,900 acre Chesapeake Bay salt marsh island. Limitless vistas over shallow bays, marshes and low vegetation. source
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible. source
- Site layout
- Campsites with electric hookups and non-electric. Primitive camping, RV sites, mini cabins. source
- Fees
- Campsite Non-Electric $14.00-$30.00. Campsite Electric $27.50-$28.50. Mini Cabin $56.50-$57.50. source
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About Shadow Mountain Lake
Context for the broader area surrounding Janes Island State Park, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/co01666.htm">Shadow Mountain Dam</a> and Reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/cbt.html">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346 surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_sharesco.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>.
Directions
North from Granby, Colorado on U.S. 34.
