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Lathrop State Park
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Colorado’s first state park, Lathrop State Park is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on June 9, 2012.  Contests, prizes and fun galore throughout the day.  Please plan to visit Lathrop on June 9 and join the celebration.
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
      Anniversary Celebration

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'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
June 9, 2012

EVENTS:
8:00 a.m.  Youth & Adult Fishing Contests Begin.  Sign up at 7:15 a.m.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Archery Expo
10:30 a.m.  Plucky Ducky for small children at swim beach, followed by Junior Ranger orientation and boat ranger activities.  Parents or guardians must be present to sign waiver for participation
1 p.m.   Flag Ceremony, introductions and speakers at Los Alamos Group Area
2 p.m.  Reception at Los Alamos.  Awards presentations.


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


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Geology 00⅜
May 25
Retired Grand Canyon Ranger, John Sudar, will present an informative and "user friendly" geology program, highlighting the rock formations in and around the park.
2 Months in the Colorado Rockies with Llamas.
May 26
Musician and llama packer, Kent Greentree, will present an informative program about his experiences llama packing in the Colorado Rockies.
Rattle Snakes, No Bull!
May 27
Local Naturalist, Bob Kennemer, will present an exciting, informative, and hands-on program explaining the difference between bull snakes and rattkesnakes.
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MARTIN and HORSESHOE LAKE UPDATE: 
Boating is now open on both lakes and the lakes are both at full water capacity .  Inspection station is open at Park Entrance.  See the Conditions Page for more information.

CAMPING INFORMATION:
Camping at Lathrop is open for the summer season.  Reservations are availabe for all campsites through September 15.  Walk-ins are welcome if campsites are available.   

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

Last Modified Date: 5/23/2012 1:12 PM