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Boat Ramps
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Currently ANS inspection hours are 5 am to 11 pm
Ramp gates are open from 5 am to 11 pm 
Pre-inspection program will begin again in the fall.
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DECONTAMINATION HOURS
October 16 to February 28
Decontamination hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
INSPECTION STATION HOURS
October 15 to November 14
Inspection hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Pre-inspection required when stations are closed.
November 15 to February 28
Inspection hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Pre-inspection required when stations are closed.
March 1 to April 14
Inspection hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Pre-inspection required when stations are closed.
April 15 to October 14
Inspection hours are 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Gates are closed. There is no pre-inspection.
You can obtain your new boat registration or renewal registration from the Visitor's Center everyday between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm.

For more information, visit the Water Recreation page.
The north and south boat ramps are useable year round and only closed for high water, bad weather or if blocked by ice during the winter months. In an effort to standardize the opening/closing of ramps in bad winter weather, we are instituting a new policy.
- If the schools in Pueblo West School District 70 are closed for bad weather the inspection stations will be closed and pre-inspection will be in effect.
The information regarding school closings in D70 are widely reported on local television and radio stations. D70 also posts this information on their main page. As always, ramps may also be closed early on days with bad winter weather.
(Updated: 4/16/2018 9:07 AM)
Campgrounds
New this year, electrical sites in Prairie Ridge are open instead of Eagle View. This means that there will be flush restrooms, showers and dumpstations on both the north and south sides of the park.

Our campgrounds are tucked away for the winter, with the exception of:
ARKANSAS POINT CAMPGROUND:
First Loop: sites 1 - 27 remain open

JUNIPER BREAKS CAMPGROUND:
First Loop: sites 100 - 124 remain open

PRAIRIE RIDGE CAMPGROUND:
First Loops: 204 - 218 remain open.

All of the sites listed above are open year-round and are available for reservation.
During the "fringe" months (October/November and March/April)a reservation is highly recommended because demand is high if the weather is nice and the number of sites open is very limited.
(Updated: 3/21/2018 1:04 PM)
Dump Station
ALL dump stations in our campgrounds are open.

(Updated: 3/21/2018 1:03 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 pass the station on the right side.
See the Fees page for park pass fee information.
(Updated: 11/27/2017 12:33 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: 9/2/2017 2:00 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: 9/2/2017 2:00 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 new gift shop.
(Updated: 9/2/2017 2:01 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: 9/2/2017 2:01 PM)
Showers
In the summer, shower buildings are available in Prairie Ridge, Yucca Flats and Arkansas Point campgrounds.
(Updated: 9/2/2017 2:01 PM)
Swim Beach
The swim beach is now CLOSED for the season.
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 not allowed in the beach compound, but bring your charcoal for the grills that are provided.

(Updated: 3/21/2018 1:03 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 Now Open
Every day 9am-4pm

(Updated: 4/9/2018 10:58 AM)