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  • Archery Range

    Lathrop State Park now has an archery range open to the public. West of the main entrance on Hwy 160, you will see the entrance gate and parking lot for this new archery range. Enjoy with no park pass required.
    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:51 AM)

  • Boat Ramps

    There is one boat ramp at Martin Lake and one boat ramp on the north side of Horseshoe Lake.  ADA accessible kayak/canoe launch is located on the southside of Horseshoe Reservoir.


    (Updated: 3/9/2022 2:16 PM)

  • Campgrounds

    Lathrop has 103 campsites and  three group-camping areas. The campgrounds accommodate motor homes, trailers and tents, and offer either a basic or improved camping experience.

    Amenities include:
    • Water hydrants
    • Fire pits
    • Picnic tables
    • Trash cans
    • Dump station
    Visit Lathrop's camping​ page for additional information.
    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:52 AM)

  • Conference Rooms

    A conference room which will seat 40 people is available for rent. Amenities include white board, screen and projector.

    Call Lathrop's Visitor Center (719-738-2376) for more details and to reserve the space.

    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:52 AM)

  • Entrance Station

    Self-Service/Kiosk Pay Station located by the drive up window is available to purchase Daily park pass, Annual park pass and Family Hang tag pass when the Visitor Center is closed.  

    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:49 AM)

  • Group Campground

    The Los Alamos group camping/picnic area accommodates seven RVs and provides electrical hookups, a water hydrant, a picnic shelter, horseshoe pit, and a volleyball pit. 

    We have two non-electric group camping areas.

    Reservations are required and can now be made 6 months in advance and be done by visiting www.cpwshop.com or by calling 1-800-244-5613.

    Visit Lathrop's camping​ page for additional information.

    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:52 AM)

  • Horse Trailer Parking

    Purchase a daily pass at the Visitor Center or Self Service and you may haul your horses to the West side of Horseshoe Reservoir.  Park your horse trailer in the established equestrian parking areas and ride or walk your horses on the established horse trail.  Water can be obtained at the entrance of Yucca Campground.
    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:53 AM)

  • Showers

    Pay showers are open in Pinon campground. Change Machines are available at the shower stations. About $1.00 in quarters is usually sufficient for a shower.
    (Updated: 4/1/2022 11:21 AM)

  • Trails

    The Cuerno Verde Trail around Martin Lake and the Hogback Trail on the North side of the park are great walking trails. 

    • ​Bicycles are allowed on Cuerno Verde Trail. 

    • Dogs are allowed on either trail as long as they are kept on a leash. 

    • An established Horse Trail is on the West side of Horseshoe lake and is well marked, with an equestrian parking area.  

    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:53 AM)

  • Visitor Center

    ​Visitor CenterThe Visitor Center has park passes, camping, fishing/hunting licenses, boat/ohv/snowmobile registrations, a gift and book store, firewood, bagged ice, brochures on local attractions and Colorado regulations brochures, ice cream, bait, and soft drinks!
    (Updated: 9/6/2021 9:54 AM)