Conditions at Lake Pueblo State Park

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Boat Ramps - 2/8/2012

North and South Boat ramps are open with winter hours in effect. The ramps are open 5am to 6pm. No loading or unloading of vessels will be allowed after hours. Use caution: most buoys have been pulled for the winter. Wildlife ramps are closed.

Camping - 2/8/2012

Arkansas Point sites 1-27 and 94-95 are open until noon October 24. At that time, ALL of Arkansas Point will be closed for the winter due to a massive water renovation project. Winter Camping sites that are available are: Juniper Breaks sites 100-124. These sites do not have electricity. A vault toilet is open. Eagle View (formerly the Group Camping) in Northern Plains sites 300-316 are open. Electricty and a vault toilet is availabe. NOTE: NO SHOWERS, LAUNDRY OR DUMP STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING WINTER CLOSURES. Please visit the "construction update" link for detailed information about closures and information about the status of the water renovation projcet for Arkansas Point CAmpground and the south side of the park.

Construction - 2/8/2012

No firm dates and logistics have been established yet. During the winter a massive water renovation project will start on the south side of the park. This may result in road and access closures at various times. Go to the "Construction Update" link for important information. This project will NOT effect the north side of the park and Eagle View or Juniper Breaks campgrounds.

Fire Restrictions - 2/8/2012

Wood and charcoal fires ARE ALLOWED in the grills or fire pits provided. Conditions are still dry, so please use caution and never leave a fire unattended.

Park Entrance - 2/8/2012

Entrances are open 24 hours 7 days a week. Always use self-service for required park pass if no one is available.

Swimming Conditions - 2/8/2012

Swimming is ONLY allowed at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach which is only open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Wading in the reservoir is permitted. (You know you are wading when your feet are always touching the ground.) Cliff-diving is dangerous and strictly prohibited. The Rock Canyon swimbeach is CLOSED for the 2011 season.

Trails - 2/8/2012

All trails are currently open. To minimize trail damage, the natural surface (dirt) trails are closed during wet conditions. Right now the trails are dry and in great shape.

Water Levels - 2/8/2012

Water elevation is 4873.27 ft. 225380 acre feet and 4149 surface acres of water. Please use caution due to floating debris.

Water Temperature - 2/8/2012

Surface water temperature is approximately 34 degrees.

Last Updated: 2/8/2012

Last Modified Date: 4/22/2011 2:23 PM