Lathrop offers three group campgrounds to accommodate a variety of camping experiences. Reservations for the group camping areas can only be made by calling the park at (719)738-2376 and pricing information can be found on the park Fees page.
Los Alamos Group Camping/Picnic Area
Opened in 2006, Los Alamos is the newest of Lathrop’s group camping areas. This area is near the shoreline of Martin Lake and has walking access to the ski beach, boat ramp, and swim beach. It has 7 electrical hookups, areas to place tents, a covered picnic shelter with tables, a firepit, water hydrant, volleyball pit, and a horseshoe pit. Flush toilets and trash receptacles are nearby. Capacity is 50 people.
Group Campsite A
This non-electric site is ideal for groups with tents only. It has three oversized (16’x16’) tent pads, picnic tables, a large stand-up grill, a firepit surrounded by benches, a water hydrant, and a nearby vault toilet that is shared with Group Campsite B. The site is shaded by cottonwood trees. Trash receptacles are available at the entrance of the nearby Yucca Campground. Capacity is 30 people.
Group Campsite B
This non-electric site is designed for up to 6 RV’s and is set up like a cul-de-sac with a common area in the middle. The common area has a water hydrant, covered picnic tables, a large stand up grill, a firepit surrounded by benches, and space for extra tents. A vault toilet is nearby that is also shared with Group Campsite A. Trash receptacles are placed at the entrance of nearby Yucca Campground. Capacity is 36 people.
