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Park Office
32610 Highway 12
Trinidad, CO   81082

Office Hours
8 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday
Park Hours
24 Hours a day, self-serve

Maint Building   719-846-3813
Phone   719-846-6951

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Trinidad Lake overlook in winter

The mild climate and large lake are ideal for water sports. Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill. All types of boaters appreciate the open waters and modern services. 
 
Miles of trails winding through ancient and interesting local history, and spectacular scenery provide visitors and nature enthusiasts with great outdoor exploration opportunities.  

Trinidad Lake is a wonderful place to escape the crowds and establish a basecamp from which to explore the great outdoors plus visit interesting local attractions.  Area attractions like the former mining town of Trinidad with its colorful history make great side trips.
Important Notice
Due to freeway construction in Trinidad, visitors coming from the north will need to use an alternate route to get to the park.  Southbound I-25 travelers should take exit 14 and at the stoplight, continue straight ahead (west) up Colorado Ave. Turn left on San Juan and continue down the hill until you come to a stop sign on Highway 12. Merge on to Hwy 12 and travel west for three miles.

Last Updated: 11/3/2009

Park at a glance
Current Conditions
55°
Sunny
9 mph w

Special Notice: Sites 1-23, 62 and 63 in the Carpios Ridge campground are currently open with 1-23 reservable. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-678-2267 (Denver metro: 303-470-1144). Due to construction, the camper services building is closed and there are no showers or laundry available.

Every site has 50-amp electrical service and sites 1, 3, 6, and 63 are full hookups.

The South Shore campground is closed for the winter and will reopen May 1, 2010.