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.
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Little Lines, Big Fish Youth Fishing Clinic
Saturday, 11 May 2024 | 10:00 AM | Lathrop State Park | Registration RequiredLearn how to catch the "big one" at Lathrop's fishing clinic for kids under 16 years of age. The first 30 to sign up will receive a free fishing pole! Kids need to be supervised, but adults - save your angling for another day. This event is only f... more |
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