Silver Jack Dam and reservoir are part of the Bostwick Park Project. Recreation at Silver Jack Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Uncompahgre National Forest, 970-240-5400. The reservoir is located on Big Cimarron River about 20 miles above the junction with the Gunnison River at an 8,926-foot elevation. The area has rustic and developed, without hook-ups, camping, picnicking facilities, and restrooms. The reservoir areas natural beauty is a perfect setting for nature lovers and photographers.
The reservoir is located about 41 miles southeast of Montrose. From Montrose, take U.S. Highway 50 to Cimmaron then 3 miles to gravel road turnoff (Forest Service Road 858). The last 20 miles are over a gravel and dirt road which accessible only during the summer and early fall.
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