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Park Facilities

Boat Ramps
Current Boating Hours:
Boat Ramp/Inspections: 5 am to 6 pm
Decontaminations:  8 am to 4 pm
Visit the Boat Inspections page for the annual calendar of ramp and decontamination hours.
Boats may only launch or load during ramp/inspection hours. Boats may stay on the lake 24 hours a day with proper lights, but they may only launch or load during ramp/ inspection hours. The gates to the ramps are closed and no access is allowed when stations are not open

Winter Weather Closure Procedure
In an effort to standardize our response and to ensure everyone's safety when winter weather conditions are present at the ramp, we follow the following protocols:
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs):  If the schools in Pueblo West District 70 are closed due to bad weather, the inspection stations will also be closed. If the schools are on a two hour delay, our inspection stations will open at 9 am.
The information regarding school closings in D70 is widely reported on local television and radio stations. Closing notices are also available at www.district70.org. This applies to the Pueblo West schools in District 70 and not the mountain schools.
Weekends (Fri-Sun):  If snow and icy conditions exist, it is likely that we will be on, at least, a delayed opening of 9 am. To confirm this before 9 am, please call the non-emergent CSP dispatch number: 719-544-2424 for ramp details. After 9 am, please call our Visitor Center at 719-561-9320 for the information.
As always, inspection stations may be closed early due to adverse weather conditions that arise during the day or other unexpected circumstances.
(Updated: 12/30/2019 1:25 PM)
Campgrounds
The park has 393 campsites spread throughout three different areas in the park.
Please DO NOT cut or gather wood on the park. The 200-year-old Juniper trees cannot be replaced in our lifetime.
Buy your firewood at the park entrance stations or bring some with you.
All sites consist of a paved parking area, covered picnic table, and fire pit.
The electrical campgrounds also feature flush toilets, showers, dump stations, and playgrounds.
The campgrounds are patrolled for your safety.
For more information, see the Lake Pueblo camping page.
(Updated: 12/30/2019 1:28 PM)
Dump Station
Available, for campers with reservations only, at the entrances to Arkansas Point, Prairie RIdge and Yucca Flats Campgrounds.

(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:12 PM)
Entrance Station
The Lake Pueblo Entrance Stations provide the visitor with park information and the opportunity to purchase annual passes or the required daily pass. When staffed by park personnel, stop and allow the staff to see your pass or purchase a pass to enter the park.
If the station is not staffed and you do not have a pass, you must purchase a self serve pass located past the station on the right side. We now accept credit cards for self-serve!
See the Fees page for park pass fee information.
(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:17 PM)
Group Picnic Area
There are three shelters for up to 100 persons each with great amenities which include a volleyball court and a horseshoe pit (BYO equipment). The three shelters are Lone Owl, Big Lizard and Quail Run. For more information, see the Group Facilities page.
(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:13 PM)
Marina
Lake Pueblo has two marinas: The Northshore Marina and The Southshore Marina.
The Northshore Marina can be contacted at 719-547-3880 or at noshoremarina.com.
The Southshore Marina can be contacted at 719-564-1043 or at thesouthshoremarina.com.
(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:13 PM)
Park Office
The Visitor Center is open daily 9 am to 4 pm.
The visitor center provides park passes, registrations and fishing/hunting license sales, as well as lots of park and local information.
Stay a few minutes and shop in our gift shop.
(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:16 PM)
Picnic Sites
There’s a great variety of picnic sites with 348 tables and grills throughout the park to choose from.
Each site offers some combination of shade, game areas, beach access, views or playgrounds.
(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:16 PM)
Showers
In the summer season, shower buildings are available for campers in Prairie Ridge, Yucca Flats and Arkansas Point campgrounds. There are also showers at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach.
(Updated: 6/12/2019 2:09 PM)
Swim Beach
The swim beach is open for summer fun.
Swimming is NOT allowed in the reservoir. Cliff-diving is also strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous. Wading is permitted in the reservoir. A good way to know that you are wading: your feet are always touching the ground!
Swimming is only allowed at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach. The beach is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The hours are 11 am to 6 pm, Thursdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). There is no extra fee for the beach, but a park pass is required on every vehicle that enters the park.
Please note: Pets are not allowed in the swim beach compound. It is not safe to leave pets in a hot car, so plan to leave your pets at home when visiting the beach. Glass is also not permitted at the beach. Gas grills are allowed in designated areas only in the beach compound, and charcoal grills are provided next to many of the picnic tables.

(Updated: 7/10/2019 3:34 PM)
Trails
Under management review. For additional information, please visit the Trails page.
(Updated: 4/9/2018 10:58 AM)
Visitor Center
Visitor Center/Gift Shop
Every day 9am-4pm

Northern Plains Satellite Visitor Center
Thursday - Monday 11am - 6:30pm

(Updated: 7/17/2019 12:59 PM)