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Park Office
70 County Road 502
Walsenburg, CO   81089

Office Hours
8-3:30 Tue - Sat Closed Sunday & Monday
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
Unique golfing

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.

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 on both lakes is closed for the winter except for hand carried boats.  The lakes are almost entirely frozen over but unsafe for ice fishing.

Both lakes will open for boating April 15, 2012 at which time boat inspections are conducted at the entrance to the park.  See the Conditions Page for current water conditions on the lakes.  

CAMPING INFORMATION:
All camping at Lathrop is closed for the winter season.  Camping will open March 14, 2012 on a first come basis. Reservable dates begin May 11.   

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

Last Modified Date: 2/9/2012 4:11 PM