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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Welcome to the Lathrop State Park Department!

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.

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 20/30/50 amp electricity at the site, but do not provide water or sewer hookups. Piñon Campground is ideal for large camping units.

Featured Activities

Volunteer Welcome Session

  Saturday, 08 February 2025 |   10:00 AM | Lathrop State Park

This welcome and information session will give new volunteers a chance to meet staff & existing v...

Volunteer

Next Generation of Volunteers Day

  Fri 01/17, Sat 01/18, Sun 01/19, Sat 02/08, Sat 03/01, Sat 05/17

Get connected with the coolest generation!

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Next Generation of Volunteers Day   Fri 01/17, Sat 01/18, Sun 01/19, Sat 02/08, Sat 03/01, Sat 05/17 |   09:45 AM | Colorado Convention Center Get connected with the coolest generation! 14 assignments unfilled more