Lathrop State Park to be without running water for a few days beginning Oct. 28

Oct. 22, 2024 Bill Vogrin
Southeast Region Public Information Officer
719-466-3927 / [email protected]

Oct. 22, 2024

Lathrop State Park to be without running water beginning Oct. 28 for a few days 

WALSENBURG, Colo. – Water to Lathrop State Park will be shut down for several days next week to allow major repairs to the park’s water system and Colorado Park and Wildlife wants guests to be aware of several possible impacts on their visits.

The entire water system will be turned off Oct. 28 and will remain shut down through Oct. 30 and possibly a fourth day, as well.

“We want to alert our guests that the Visitor Center and gift shop will be closed while the water system is being repaired,” said Park Manager Stacey Koury. “The shutdown also will impact all flush toilets throughout the park.”

Despite the closure, visitors can purchase licenses and retail items through the Visitor Center’s drive-up window. A portable toilet will be available at the Visitor Center and vault toilets will be available throughout the park.

Koury said the park’s aquatic nuisance species decontamination facility will close for the winter as of Monday, Oct. 28, and the park’s non-electric Yucca Campground campground will close for the season.

“It’s important that campers with reservations in Pinon Campground fill up their water tanks before arriving at the park next week,” Koury said. “At worst, the water will be off for four days. We will keep guests updated by phone and on our social media outlets.”

Visitors who have questions can call the park at 719-738-2376 or email [email protected].