Park Office
640 Pueblo Reservoir Road
Pueblo, CO   81005

Office Hours
VIsitor Center currently open 9am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Park Hours
Boat Ramp Hours 5am-11pm, Camp & Fish 24 Hrs/day
Summer Office Hours
9am to 4 pm Daily. From mid-May to mid-September
Winter Office Hours
9am to 4 pm Monday - Fridays. mid-Sept to mid-May

Phone   719-561-9320

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Lake Pueblo State Park
Lake Pueblo from cove 

Lake Pueblo, rated a fishing “hot spot,” provides over 4,600 surface acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline and almost 10,000 acres of land.  Along with the sunny days and a mild year-round climate, visitors quickly learn that one day is not enough.
 
Full service marinas and a diversity of campsites welcome guests to stay awhile. Water recreation includes sailing, motor-boating, waterskiing, river tubing and prime fishing.  Boaters choose from two full-service marinas and boat ramps. 

Land recreation includes hiking, biking, picnicking and diverse nature exploration.  Miles of trails make it easy to discover the beauty of the shady Arkansas River below the dam or the wonder of 200-year-old Juniper trees. Wet or dry activities culminate with camping options that encourage a day of play to become a mini-vacation.

Views of the Greenhorn and Wet mountain ranges to the southwest and the magnificent Pikes Peak to the north are a splendid way to end the day.  It is no wonder that Lake Pueblo State Park is a favorite destination.

Spring Activities and Updates
Current Information

Ever wanted to take the family camping, but you just don't know how?  Here's your big chance. 

let's camp


Current Camping Conditions:

All  the campgrounds are OPEN!  All ammenities are open in these areas and we are ready for campers.

The recent warm weekends have been busy in the campgrounds:  reservations are always recommended in the spring/summer seasons.


Click the reservation link to see availability.

Click here to go to the park's camping page.

ANS Summer Boating Hours

Summer hours are now in effect.  The ramps are open 5 am to 11 pm daily.

Lake Pueblo is open to boating 24 hours a day, but boats can only be launched when the inspection stations are open.  When the stations are closed, the gates to the boat ramps will be locked and no boats will be able to enter or leave the water.

Safety Reminder

Swimming is NOT allowed in the reservoir. Cliff-diving is also strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous.

Wading is permitted in the reservoir. A good way to know that you are wading: your feet are always touching the ground!

Swimming is only allowed at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach.  The beach is CLOSED for the season. 

We will see you at the beach next summer when it opens Memorial Day weekend 2013.  When open, the beach hours are:  Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 11 am to 6 pm.  

There is no extra fee for the beach, but a park pass is required on every vehicle that enters the park.

Please note:  Pets are not allowed in the swim beach compound.  It is not safe to leave pets in a hot car, so plan to leave your pets at home when visiting the beach.  Glass is also not permitted at the beach.

Please click here for an important message about swimming in the reservoir from the Park Manager.


SDS Construction Information

Construction is underway on the Southern Delivery System (SDS), including at Pueblo Dam where the project begins.

For information on the SDS project: go to www.SDSwater.org
or call the toll-free hotline at (855) SDS-4YOU
(855) 737-4968

Please click on the links below for more information and a map of the closure area at the spillway.

SDS Closure Map in English
SDS Closure Map in Spanish


Water Levels

Check here for information on current water levels.


Fishing Report

Visit the Colorado  Parks and Wildlife's Lake Pueblo Fishing Report page for the latest in fishing conditions

Current Park Weather

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Wind: Southwest at 12.7 MPH
Lake Pueblo Offers Colorado Boating Safety Classes
June 20
Classes held for 14-15 year olds who want to boat in Colorado. Click the event title to see important details and registration information.
Lake Pueblo Offers Colorado Boating Safety Classes
July 25
Classes held for 14-15 year olds who want to boat in Colorado. Click the event title to see important details and registration information.
Lake Pueblo Offers Colorado Boating Safety Classes
August 15
Classes held for 14-15 year olds who want to boat in Colorado. Click the event title to see important details and registration information.


Your Pet in the Park

Would you let your son lick a prairie dog?  

Click here to read an article from the Pueblo West View about dogs at Lake Pueblo.

Dogs are always welcome at Lake Pueblo.  The only place they are not allowed is at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach.

For the safety of your dog and for the enjoyment of ALL visitors, it is important to follow a few common-sense rules about dogs in the park:

  • All dogs must be on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) at all times.  This includes dogs in the campgrounds, along the shoreline, on the trails and at the marinas.
  • Please pick up the waste from your dog and dispose of it properly.

These are not just great ideas for doggy etiquette; they are the law!  Violations can result in a fine.

Thank for you cooperation.

Pueblo ANS Measures

Boaters may fish or moor 24 hours a day. However, they may only launch and load when the boat ramp inspection stations are open.

Winter hours are now in effect.  The ramps are only open 5 am to 6 pm.

Check the conditions page for more information.

All gas motorized boats, including personal watercraft, must launch and load at the boat ramps. 

For additional information on Zebra Mussels, click here...

Last Modified Date: 5/23/2013 3:49 PM