Lake Pueblo | Colorado State Parks

Park Office

640 Pueblo Reservoir Road

Pueblo, CO 81005

Office Hours

9 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday

Park Hours

Boat Ramp Hours 5am-6pm, Camp & Fish 24 Hrs/day

Phone

719-561-9320

lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us

Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo, rated a fishing “hot spot,” provides over 4,600 surface acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline and almost 10,000 acres of land. Along with the sunny days and a mild year-round climate, visitors quickly learn that one day is not enough.

Full service marinas and a diversity of campsites welcome guests to stay awhile. Water recreation includes sailing, motor-boating, waterskiing, river tubing and prime fishing. Boaters choose from two full-service marinas and boat ramps.

Land recreation includes hiking, biking, picnicking and diverse nature exploration. Miles of trails make it easy to discover the beauty of the shady Arkansas River below the dam or the wonder of 200-year-old Juniper trees. Wet or dry activities culminate with camping options that encourage a day of play to become a mini-vacation.

Views of the Greenhorn and Wet mountain ranges to the southwest and the magnificent Pikes Peak to the north are a splendid way to end the day. It is no wonder that Lake Pueblo State Park is a favorite destination.

Winter Activities and Updates

Current Information

Coming in February:

Join us for an open house celebrating the exhibit of botanical artwork by local artist, Marjorie Joy in our Visitor Center art gallery.

Meet Marjorie at the Visitor Center on February 17, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Light refreshments will be served.

Winter Camping:

Limited camping is available during the winter months. Please visit the bottom of the camping page for full details. The following is the status of the campgrounds for the remainder of fall/winter:

Juniper Breaks sites 100-124 are open.
Eagle View sites 300-316 are open.
ALL of Arkansas Point is closed for the season due to the construction project.

Construction News:

The second phase of the water renovation project that includes the south side of the park has begun.

Please visit the "construction update" page for information on campground and trail closures.

ANS Winter Boating Hours

Winter hours are now in effect. The ramps are only open 5 am to 6 pm.

Lake Pueblo is open to boating 24 hours a day, but boats can only be launched when the inspection stations are open. When the stations are closed, the gates to the boat ramps will be locked and no boats will be able to enter or leave the water.

Safety Reminder

Swimming is NOT allowed in the reservoir. Cliff-diving is also strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous.

Wading is permitted in the reservoir. A good way to know that you are wading: your feet are always touching the ground!

Please click here for an important message about swimming in the reservoir from the Park Manager.

SDS Construction Information

Construction is underway on the Southern Delivery System (SDS), including at Pueblo Dam where the project begins.

For information on the SDS project: go to www.SDSwater.org
or call the toll-free hotline at (855) SDS-4YOU
(855) 737-4968

Please click on the links below for more information and a map of the closure area at the spillway.

SDS Closure Map in English
SDS Closure Map in Spanish

Water Levels

Check here for information on current water levels.

Fishing Report

Visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Lake Pueblo Fishing Report page for the latest in fishing conditions

Current Park Weather

19.0° F
Light Snow Fog/Mist
Wind: Southeast at 9.2 MPH

Botanical Art of Marjorie Joy

February 17

Enjoy beautiful works of art by a local artist.

Click here for the 2012 Eagle Festival Schedule of Events.

Your Pet in the Park

Would you let your son lick a prairie dog?

Click here to read an article from the Pueblo West View about dogs at Lake Pueblo.

Dogs are always welcome at Lake Pueblo. The only place they are not allowed is at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach.

For the safety of your dog and for the enjoyment of ALL visitors, it is important to follow a few common-sense rules about dogs in the park:

All dogs must be on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) at all times. This includes dogs in the campgrounds, along the shoreline, on the trails and at the marinas.
Please pick up the waste from your dog and dispose of it properly.

These are not just great ideas for doggy etiquette; they are the law! Violations can result in a fine.

Thank for you cooperation.

Pueblo ANS Measures

Boaters may fish or moor 24 hours a day. However, they may only launch and load when the boat ramp inspection stations are open.

We are currently in our winter inspection hours: both inspection stations are open from 5 am to 6 pm daily.

Stations may close early in inclement weather or if the ramps are iced over. Check the conditions page for this information.

All gas motorized boats, including personal watercraft, must launch and load at the boat ramps.

For additional information on Zebra Mussels, click here...

Last Modified Date: 2/9/2012 4:08 PM

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