Park Office
70 County Road 502
Walsenburg, CO   81089

Office Hours
8 a.m. to 5:30 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 or 30 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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MARTIN and HORSESHOE LAKE UPDATE: 

Boating season is in full swing. Boat ramps are open on both lakes.Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection station is open from daylight to dusk every day.  Restrictions apply on Horseshoe Lake during waterfowl seasons. See regulations for more information.

Camping at Lathrop is open for the season.  Campsites may be reserved or may be  available on a walk-in basis during the week. Call the park for weekday camping information and updates.  Campsites may be reserved by calling 1-800-678-2267 for the period of May 17 through September 15.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Last Modified Date: 6/10/2013 3:35 PM