Park Office
70 County Road 502
Walsenburg, CO   81089

Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7 days
Park Hours
5AM - 10PM, Fishing from shoreline 24 Hours

Fax   719-738-2388
Phone   719-738-2376

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Lathrop State Park
Lathrop Boat Ride 

Colorado’s first state park, Lathrop State Park is 1,594 acres of recreational enjoyment nestled in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks in Southern Colorado.

The park’s two lakes offer a variety of boating and angling opportunities for all types of water recreation. Martin Lake offers water skiing, power and sail boating. Because Martin is a warm-water lake, it makes it great for swimmers. Horseshoe Lake is a peaceful haven for canoeists, kayakers, sailors and other boaters at wakeless speeds. Catfish, bass, walleye, trout and blue gill thrive in both lakes. Horseshoe Lake is known for its large tiger muskies.
Several camping opportunities
Golfing at Lathrop

Camping opportunities abound at Lathrop. Lathrop’s  two campgrounds  have 103 sites that can accommodate motor homes, trailers and tents, and offer either a basic or improved camping experience.  Improved Sites provide 50 amp electricity at the site, but do not provide water or sewer hookups. Pinon Campground is ideal for large camping units.  Click the the "Fees" link on the left side of this page for campsite prices.

Starting in 2012 winter camping will be available in Pinon Campground Loop B.

See pictures of Lathrop's individual campsites when making reservations online. 

Lathrop is also the only Colorado State Park with a golf course: the 9-hole Walsenburg Golf Course.

Current Park Weather

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Wind: South at 3.5 MPH
Geology of the Spanish Peaks
May 24
Brian Penn will be back to talk about Igneous Petrology of the Spanish Peaks. From volcanic activity to earth movement, Brian will explain the geology of the Spanish Peaks. For more information please visit www.spanishpeakscolorado.com. This program will be held at The Visitor Center!
Star Party
May 25
Tom Northup, Southern Colorado Astronomical Society member, will be joining us to share his knowledge in Astronomy. He will be bringing his telescope for a look at the vast night sky.
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MARTIN and HORSESHOE LAKE UPDATE: 
Boating season begins on April 15th, with boat ramps open on both lakes. Until then only hand launched boats allowed. Restrictions apply on Horseshoe Lake during waterfowl seasons.See regulations for more information .

Camping at Lathrop is open for the season.  Campsites are available on a walk-in basis and we always have sites available at this time of year.  Campsites may be reserved for the period of May 17 through September 15 by calling our reservation line at 1-800-678-2267 or online. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call the park at 719-738-2376 or check our conditions page for updates.

Last Modified Date: 3/28/2013 9:00 AM