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Price
$28 - $40/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
103 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Price
$28 - $40/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
103 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, Colorado, 81089, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Families and RV campers who want water activities without driving far. Site 102 handles big rigs and gets the best views; site 28 in the Piñon Loop puts you close to restrooms and trails. Electric sites give tent campers more space and better placement away from the highway.
Tent campers who need shade or sleep lightly. The highway-adjacent sites get consistent traffic noise after dark, shade is scarce across most loops, and the showers have been reported closed or out of service, so confirm before you count on them.
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Rated higher than 58% of graded campgrounds
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Summer brings the park's peak activity from June through August, with daytime highs in the mid-70s to low-80s°F and cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s°F. Afternoon thunderstorms are common. This is when the lakes see the most use for swimming, boating, and fishing, and when ranger programs run regularly. It's also the busiest season, especially July and early August. Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking without the crowds. Winter drops below freezing and blankets the Spanish Peaks in snow, creating quiet conditions for visitors who don't mind the cold.
Peak season with warm days, lake activities and full facilities; busiest time with afternoon storms noted.
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Lathrop State Park offers a wide range of amenities catering to campers, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts. These include ADA access, an amphitheater, a beach for swimming, a boat launch, a comfort station, and a dump station for convenience. Firewood is available for purchase, and picnic tables, fire pits, and natural shade are provided throughout the park. Showers are available but noted as pay showers and are sometimes reported to be closed or out of service. Potable water is accessible via hydrants throughout the campground, though there are no individual water hookups at campsites. The park also offers Wi-Fi internet access, cell phone reception (spotty according to reviews), and clean and well-maintained flush toilets. Vault toilets are also available but are criticized for being outdated and lacking hand sanitizer. Accessibility features include ADA fishing access and other facilities, making the park somewhat accommodating for those with disabilities.
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Site 102 is noted for its incredible views and suitability for big rigs.
Site 28 in the Piñon Loop is recommended for its proximity to restrooms and trails.
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