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Silver Jack Day Use Area

Silver Jack Picnic Site has 4 picnic sites with tables and fire rings/grills. One site is accessible. There is a vault restroom. No water is available. This is a pack in/pack out site. A paved trail is adjacent to the parking lot that accesses interpretive signs and a spectacular view of the Chimney Rock Mountain and Silver Jack Reservoir.

General Information

There are hiking trails nearby.

June 14 - Oct. 1 (weather dependent)

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Day Use:
$6 per vehicle per day

$5 per carload.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.233753

Longitude: -107.536699

Directions

From Montrose, CO drive east on U.S. Highway 50 to County Road 858 (Forest Access/Silver Jack Reservoir sign). Turn south on County Road 858 and travel approximately 19 miles south, past Silver Jack Campground, and turn right at the Silver Jack Overlook sign. Travel along road to picnic area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 17th, 2025