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Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the latest winter camping information.  Also, visit the "construction update" page for important information about construction activity in the campgrounds.

Lake Pueblo is one of the most popular camping destinations in Colorado.  Whether you plan on taking advantage of everything the park has to offer, or you need a great camping spot close to the city of Pueblo, Lake Pueblo can accommodate your needs.
 
With just a short drive from Pueblo City limits, you can camp in a beautiful, natural setting and still be only minutes away from restaurants, shopping, the Colorado State Fair, the Pueblo Zoo, and a number of attractions in the area. Looking for fun day-trips?  It takes less then an hour to get to Colorado Springs or  Canon City with the Royal Gorge from the park.  San Isabel Lake and the beauty of the mountains are less than 30 minutes away.

The park has 400 campsites spread throughout three different areas in the park.  Northern Plains Campground is near the North boat ramp and closer to Pueblo West.  It has both electrical and non-electrical sites.  Juniper Breaks Campground is centrally located in the park and has non-electrical sites.  Arkansas Point Campground has electrical sites and is close to the South boat ramp.
  
All sites consist of a paved parking area, covered picnic table, and fire pit.  The electrical campgrounds also feature flush toilets, coin-operated showers, laundry, dump stations, and playgrounds.  The campgrounds are patrolled for your safety.
                        
It's always a good idea to plan ahead and take the worry out of your stay.  Lake Pueblo’s campgrounds fill to capacity nearly every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  Reservations are a must on holiday weekends and highly recommended any summer weekend.  Sites may be reserved online or by calling 1-800-678-2267.  Please click on the links for more information on reservation fees and policies

Need more information and want to see what your site looks like? 

The following are important campground links.   All links are to pdf documents and are printer-friendly. 

Campground Information, Fees and Rules (2010)
Campground Map (an updated version is planned in Spring 2011)

Site Pictures: organized by campground and loop.

Arkansas Point Loop A: sites 2-27 
Arkansas Point Loop B: sites 28-61
Arkansas Point Loop C: sites 62-95
Juniper Breaks Loop D: sites 101-124
Juniper Breaks Loop E: sites 125-149
Juniper Breaks Loop F: sites 150-163
Juniper Breaks Loop G: sites 164-183
Northern Plains Campground, Prairie Ridge Loop H: sites 200-206
Northern Plains Campground, Prairie Ridge Loop I: sites 207-218
Northern Plains Campground, Prairie Ridge Loop J: sites 219-237
Northern Plains Campground, Prairie Ridge Loop K: sites 238-247
Northern Plains Campground, Prairie Ridge Loop L: sites 248-271
Northern Plains Campground, Prairie Ridge Main Road: sites 272-282
Northern Plains Campground, Eagle View Loops M, N and O: sites 300-316
Northern Plains Campground, Yucca Flats Loop P: sites 401-406
Northern Plains Campground Yucca Flats Loop Q: sites 408-428
Northern Plains Campground Yucca Flats Loop R: sites 429-441
Northern Plains Campground Yucca Flats Loop S: sites 442-453
Northern Plains Campground Yucca Flats Loop T: sites 454-477
Northern Plains Campground Yucca Flats Main Road: sites 478-485
Northern Plains Campground Kettle Creek Loop: sites 500-534
Northern Plains Campground Kettle Creek walk-in sites

Note:  The area named Eagle View in Northern Plains Campground was formally known as group camping.  As of January 2011, we no longer reserve this area through our Visitor Center as a group camping area.  The Eagle View sites in loops M, N and O are still set up nicely to accommodate groups.  There is a commons area in the center of the loops for gatherings , but the sites are reserved like all the other sites in the park:  individually through the reservation system.

Winter Camping
 
Due to the a large water renovation project on the south side of the park during the fall/winter/spring of 2011 into 2012, winter camping is only available at Juniper Breaks and Eagle View in Northern Plains Campground.  The sites open and reservable for winter camping are:  Juniper Breaks sites 100-124 and Eagle View sites 300-316. 

Juniper Breaks does not have electricity.  Eagle View Loops in Northern Plains have electricity, but it should be noted that flush toilets, showers, laundry and a dump station will NOT be available through the winter.  Vault facilities are provided in both camping areas.

Arkansas Point Campground is closed to ALL access (camping, vehicular and pedestrian). 

Further construction information will be posted on the construction update page as it becomes available.  Traditionally, there are sites in Arkansas Point campground open for winter camping.  They are expected to be open for 2012 winter camping. 
 

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Lake Pueblo's campgrounds are operated for the pleasure and safety of everyone.  Please take note of these campground rules.

  • Please DO NOT cut or gather wood on the park. The 200-year-old Juniper trees cannot be replaced in our lifetime.   
  • Buy your firewood at the park ranger stations or bring some with you.
  • A valid camping permit or reservation must be purchased.
  • A valid park pass is required on every vehicle for every day you are camping.  This is in addition to the camping fee.
  • Camping permits need to be placed on the site pole marker
  • Camping Permits expire at 12:00 noon on the date of expiration.
  • One camping unit with up to 6 people is allowed per campsite.  
    • A camping unit is defined as the maximum combination of camping equipment allowed in one campsite. The allowable combinations are: One passenger vehicle and two tents; or one motorized vehicle towing a camping trailer and one tent (if space allows) If space permits, one additional passenger vehicle and/or motorcycle may be parked at a campsite
  • Keep all vehicles on pavement at all times
  • Quiet time is from 10 pm until 6 am
  •  Keep all pets on a 6 foot leash and clean up pet waste

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Last Modified Date: 11/3/2011 12:07 PM