Posted Jun 30, 2026 - Lathrop State Park and all of Huerfano County are under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions due to dry conditions, high heat, and extreme wildfire risk.
Colorado's first state park, established in 1962 beneath the twin Spanish Peaks that guided Native people, trappers and settlers across the prairie. Two lakes, 103 campsites, eight miles of trail and a golf course fill its 1,451 acres.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
🐦 Birding
🧭 Geocaching
🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Restrooms & Showers
👥 Group Sites
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
⚡ Electric & Water
Camping options
Accessible Campsite
Camper and RV Camping
Group Camping
Tent Camping
Winter Camping
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
Conference Room — $100
Entrance fee
$10–$15 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Hours
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center/Office: Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drive-up Window: Sun.-Wed. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thurs. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.