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  • Boat Ramps

    •          Boat Ramp/Inspection Hours 

      Both Ramps are open for launching and loading

      Ramp/Inspection hours:  5am to midnight   

      Decon hours: 8am to 7pm


      We are experiencing high visitation and heavy boating usage.  Expect long lines at the entrance to the park, to launch your boat and to find a parking space.  Be prepared to walk a distance from your parking spot.  

      1 to 2 hour waits may occur during the peak times:  11 am to 4 pm on weekends.


      Visit the Boat Inspections page for additional information and 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


      Lake Pueblo State Park Boat Safety Classes

      ​Anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft (PWC) or sailboat in Colorado must be at least 16 years old.

      Individuals who are 14 and 15 and have successfully completed a state approved boating safely course can operate a motorized vessel in Colorado. Please visit the Boat Safety Registration Page​​ t​o register for the boater safety class and to see when the next class is offered.

      All boater safety classes at Lake Pueblo State Park Auditorium are located in the Visitor Center. All classes are from 5 pm - 8 pm


    (Updated: 6/20/2020 9:45 AM)

  • Campgrounds

    • Campgrounds are open, but be sure to follow all COVID 19 precautions.  The playgrounds are closed until further notice.

      There are three different campground areas in the park:

      • Arkansas Point Campground

      Electrical Hook-Ups:  $36 per night Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays.  $32 per night Sundays-Thursdays

      All sites include electrical hookups, paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring

      Located on the south side of the park with easy access to the south boat ramp, services include: flush restrooms with showers, playground, water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available) and dump station.  

      • Juniper Breaks Campground

      Basic, Non-Electrical Sites:  $24 per night Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays.  $22 per night Sundays-Thursdays

      All sites include paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring

      Centrally located in the park, services include: vault toilet facilities, and water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available).

      • Northern Plains Campground Complex

        • Prairie Ridge, Eagle View and Yucca Flats

      Electrical Hook-Ups:  $36 per night Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays. $32 per night Sundays-Thursdays

      All sites include electrical hookups, paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring

      Located on the north side of the park with easy access to the north boat ramp, services include: camper registration, park information, flush restrooms with showers (Eagle View only has a vault toilet facilities), playground, water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available) and dump station.  Office hours vary.

      • Kettle Creek

      Basic, Non-Electrical Sites:  $24 per night Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays.  $22 per night Sundays-Thursdays

      All sites include paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring

      Services include: vault toilet facilities, and water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available).


      *Camping fees are reduced $3.00 ($29.00 electric and $19.00 non-electric) on Sunday through Thursday nights (excluding holidays) for valid Colorado Aspen Leaf holders.

      All sites at this park are

      available by reservation ONLY.  

      · You MUST have a reservation to occupy any campsite 

      · Making a reservation is EASY! Anytime, day or night:

      · go online at  www.cpwshop.com from your computer or smart phone

      · or call 1-800-244-5613

      · You can still make reservations 6 months in advance, but       sites are available for reservation 24/7.

      · THERE IS NO EXTRA RESERVATION FEE!

      · You can purchase your campsite at the park office with cash and you can buy MORE THAN 2 NIGHTS at a time on site,  but after-hours, you call the reservation line and use a credit card.

      *All vehicles must have a valid daily or Annual Colorado State Park Pass for every day the vehicle is in the park.

      This fee is in addition to the camping fees.



    (Updated: 5/18/2020 1:31 PM)

  • Dump Station

    There are dumpstations at the entrance to Arkansas Point, Prairie Ridge and Yucca Flats Campgrounds.  They are for registered campers only.

    (Updated: 5/18/2020 1:32 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

    ALL GROUP PICNIC AREAS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

    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: 3/27/2020 2:00 PM)

  • Marina

    Lake Pueblo has two marina concessions: 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: 6/20/2020 9:45 AM)

  • Park Office

    The Park Office is on the south side of the park and open 9am to 4 pm daily.

    (Updated: 6/5/2020 4:17 PM)

  • Picnic Sites

    ALL PICNIC AREAS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 2:04 PM)

  • Showers

    There are showers in each restroom in Arkansas Point, Prairie Ridge and Yucca Flats.  

    They are OPEN and for registered campers only.

    (Updated: 5/18/2020 1:34 PM)

  • Swim Beach

    • Swimming is not allowed in the reservoir. Wading in the reservoir is permitted. (You know you are wading when your feet are always touching the ground.) 

      Cliff-diving is dangerous and strictly prohibited. 

      Swimming is ONLY allowed at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach.

      ROCK CANYON SWIM BEACH IS OPEN.

      The swim beach typically opens on Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day weekend.

      Normal swim beach hours of operation are 11 am to 6 pm. It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

      Day/Annual Pass into the park is required to access the swim beach.  No additional fees are required to use the swim beach.

      • No lifeguard on duty.
      • Any child under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
      • Glass containers are not permitted​.​
      • Pets are not permitted at the swim beach.
      • Use of the swim beach pavilion is on a first come first serve basis



    (Updated: 6/20/2020 9:46 AM)

  • Trails

    Under management review. For additional information, please visit the Trails​ page.
    (Updated: 6/20/2020 9:47 AM)

  • Visitor Center

    The Visitor Center is open 9am to 4pm daily.


    (Updated: 6/5/2020 4:16 PM)

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