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38.1328, -75.4380
Families who want river kayaking from camp, a pool for kids, and day trips to Assateague or Ocean City will get real mileage here. Showers are reliably clean and hot, the camp store handles forgotten essentials, and bald eagles show up without much effort.
Sites pack in close with little screening, so noise from neighbors is real on summer weekends. Bug density gets serious after dark, and at least one family left early over the spider situation. Large RVs should check site dimensions before booking.
Context for the broader area surrounding Pocomoke River 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>.
North from Granby, Colorado on U.S. 34.
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Summer delivers warm, humid days in the mid-70s to low-90s°F. The pool is open, fireflies come out at dusk, and the river is perfect for paddling. Expect mosquitoes and busy weekends, especially July through August when families use the park as a basecamp for Ocean City beach trips. Winter camping is quiet and bug-free, with stark cypress swamps and crisp air. The park stays open year-round, though the pool and some programs shut down off-season.
Warm/humid summer, pool open, prime paddling and fireflies; expect mosquitoes and crowds.
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Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park has maintained restrooms and shower facilities, a small camp store, and generally level, wooded campsites. Several guest reports note clean bathrooms with hot water and regular cleaning.
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