The park is located just 15 minutes west of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument and features a modern campground. All 51 sites have electrical hookups, sheltered tables, fire grills, nearby drinking water hydrants, and an available dump station. Campsites have a panoramic view of San Luis Lake, the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range and the Great Sand Dunes.

San Luis has been a water sports haven in the San Luis Valley since the  1920s. Water skiing, motor boating, personal watercraft, fishing, sailing, and windsurfing continue to be popular at San Luis. Only hand-launched boats are permitted on San Luis Lake at this time because of low water levels. The boat ramp is closed to motorboats.
 
Check the park’s Conditions Page or call the park at (719) 378-2020 for current lake conditions. During winter months call Lathrop State Park at (719) 738-2376 for current conditions.

The Park Office and Camping are closed during the winter months, October 1 through May 1. 

The park is open for day use and hiking year round. Trails in the Wildlife Area are closed for waterfowl nesting from February 15 thru July 15.

Hand launched boats may be used even if water levels prevent use of boat ramps.