Jackson Lake, Colorado
CDP
About Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake, CO is a small unincorporated community located in northeastern Colorado.
Jackson Lake holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.06 square miles.
📰 Jackson Lake News Today
- Toxic algae bloom detected at Jackson Lake prompting water warnings 9News · Jun 11
- Colorado’s lakes, reservoirs won’t have enough water for most kinds of boating this summer The Colorado Sun · May 19
- Colorado health officials expect busy season for toxic algae blooms: Here's why Denver7 · Jun 21
- Low water levels expected to impact Colorado summer boating season The Coloradoan · May 7
- People told to avoid contact with water at popular Colorado lake amid toxic algae bloom Denver Gazette · Jun 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jackson Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Jackson Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area3.06 sq mi
Coordinates40.3701, -104.0592