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  • Archery


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     The range consists of a shooters' shelter with six lanes and five installed target butts that range between 10 and 50 yards. The sixth lane is open for use of 3-D targets. The range will be open year-round from sunrise to sunset, unless closed for maintenance or special events.​​​

    (Updated: 6/5/2020 11:11 AM)

  • Biking

    Up to 18 miles of trails and numerous paved and unpaved access roads, Trinidad Lake State Park offers a wide range of opportunities for street and mountain biking. Cold-weather enthusiasts enjoy biking in the winter.

    (Updated: 8/17/2023 2:21 PM)

  • Boating

    Boating is allowed at Trinidad Lake State Park which has a dedicated boat ramp and seasonal docks. The lake is CLOSED to boating for the winter season. 

    Fishing, water skiing and jet skiing are some of the recreational opportunities available on the lake. 

    ANS Advisory: The program to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) in Colorado’s waterways will continue this year. ANS inspections are available by appointment or during regular inspection hours. All boats must be inspected before launch and when coming off the lake. 

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages all boaters to take a few simple, precautionary steps every time they go to a lake, river or reservoir. 

    Before leaving a lake or other waterway, boaters should:

    • DRAIN the water from the boat, live well and lower unit of the engine;
    • INSPECT all exposed surfaces;
    • REMOVE all plant and animal material;
    • CLEAN the hull of your boat; DRY the boat, fishing gear, and equipment.

    ​See the CPW Boat Inspection​ page for more information.

    Motorboats and sailboats must have an ANS Stamp prior to launching in Colorado in 2019.

    Boat owners are required to purchase the ANS Stamp and operators must retain proof of purchase (electronic or printed receipt) on his or her person, the motorboat or sailboat, when operating the vessel (C.R.S. 33-10.5-104.5). 

    • Motorboats and Sailboats from Colorado - $25.00
      • ​​Colorado residents will purchase the ANS stamp at the time of registration. ​If you register/renew your vessel online or via a registration renewal postcard, the cost of the ANS stamp appears as part of your total amount due. You do NOT need to manually add another $25 to your payment for the ANS stamp.​
      • Residents with motorboats or sailboats documented by the U.S. Coast Guard or otherwise exempt from in-state registration can purchase the ANS stamp online at cpwshop.com​, or at any CPW office or sales location beginning January 1, 2019​​. ​
    • ​​Motorboats and Sailboats from Another State - $50.00 
    ​Funding contributes to prevention and management of ANS in the state.​
    (Updated: 11/15/2023 11:11 AM)

  • Camping

    While there's plenty to explore in the park, many visitors make our modern campgrounds with 73 available tent, trailer or RV sites an ideal "home base" for touring area attractions. 

    Reservations can be made the day you plan to arrive at the park or up to six months in advance. To make a reservation or to check availability, please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit www.cpwshop.com.

    Check out Trinidad's Camping  page for additional information.


    (Updated: 5/14/2020 11:28 AM)

  • Cross-country Skiing

    Available if conditions permit.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:25 PM)

  • Dog-friendly

    ​Dogs are welcome in the park as long as:

    • they are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times

    • their waste is properly disposed of

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    (Updated: 8/4/2016 4:35 PM)

  • Education Programs

    Offered at the amphitheater during weekends from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Day programs are also available. 

    Our Regularly Scheduled Programs: 

    • Friday Night Live with the Park Rangers
      • Every Friday night our park rangers will host a ranger talk at 8pm located at the amphitheater.
      • Rangers will speak on recent park activity, share the weekly fishing report, and talk about the cultural, historical, and geological significance of Trinidad Lake State Park. 
    • Saturday Nights
      • Most Saturday nights various intepretive programs are held and hosted by special guests. 
      • Events begin at 7pm and are located at the amphitheater. 
    • Sundays
      • ​Occassionally, additional interpretive programs will be held around the park. These activities may include Cooking at the Horno or Archery events. 

    Please check the CPW Events C​alendar​ or our Facebook page​ for more details. Special programs may be scheduled upon request.

    (Updated: 8/17/2023 2:22 PM)

  • Fishing

    Anglers from boat or shore can reel in warm- or cold-water fish like rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie, bluegill and wipers. Check out Trinidad's Park Activities section for more information on Fishing.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:26 PM)

  • Geocaching

    Seven geocache sites are located on Trinidad Lake State Park property. Coordinates may be obtained by visiting www.geocaching.com or picking up a geocache brochure at the park Visitor Center. GPS units may be rented at the Visitor Center as well.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:26 PM)

  • Group Camping

    The Piedmont Group Camping Area with eight​ camping-vehicle sites is located away from the main campground and includes the Piedmont Group Picnic Shelter with all its amenities. There are electrical hookups at three of the camp sites, as well as electricity at the pavilion. Vault toilets and water are also available. Dump station facilities, flush toilets, laundry facilities, and showers are accessible in the main campground. 

    For information about reserving the Group Camping Area, call the Visitor Center at (719) 846-6951.

    (Updated: 6/24/2020 3:19 PM)

  • Group Picnicking

    Gather the group and come for a day of fun. Family or high school reunions, company picnics, weddings, graduations; all find a place here. 

    ​​​Check out our Group Picnicking​​ page for additional information.

    (Updated: 6/24/2020 3:19 PM)

  • Hiking

    There’s so much to see on Trinidad's trails! Up to 20 miles of trails reward eager explorers wanting to learn, exercise or conduct nature studies. Several trails are ADA-accessible. Sights range from open vistas, to grasslands, forests, cliffs and ponds. Cold-weather enthusiasts can enjoy hiking all winter. Check out the Trails link on Trinidad Lake's Homepage for additional information.
    (Updated: 8/17/2023 2:24 PM)

  • Horseback Riding

    Horses are allowed on the South Shore Trail of Trinidad Lake. 
    (Updated: 10/22/2015 9:02 AM)

  • Ice Fishing

    Available if conditions allow. 

    (Updated: 2/3/2022 11:09 AM)

  • Jet Skiing

    Jet-skis are allowed at Trinidad Lake.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:28 PM)

  • Picnicking

    After playing on the lake or the park, hungry explorers can relax at one of several individual picnic tables. Lakeside tables next to boat ramps are available for great fishing access. Covered shelters with grills, access to potable water and flush restrooms are found on the overlook.
    (Updated: 6/24/2020 3:20 PM)

  • Snowshoeing

    Allowed if conditions permit.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:28 PM)

  • Volleyball

    ​The court is located near group picnic shelters Viola and Sopris​. It is available to group picnickers. The park provides the net, which is already set up, but each group will need to provide their own volleyball.

    (Updated: 9/10/2019 3:22 PM)

  • Water Skiing

    Water-skiing is allowed on the lake.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:28 PM)

  • Winter Camping

    Campsites 1-23, 62 and 63 are open year-round with electricity available at all sites and water taps scattered throughout the campground. Sites 1-4, 6, 62 and 63 offer full hookup amenities, which include water, sewer and electrical year-round.

    The family restrooms in the camper services building are open year-round. These restrooms include pay showers and are for camping guests only. 

    The South Shore Campground is closed between mid-October and the end of April​.  Sites 24-60 in the Carpios Ridge Campground are closed between mid-October and mid-March.  

    All campsites are available by reservation only. Occupation of a site without a reservation will not be permitted. The 3-day reservation window does not apply at this park; sites are available for reservation 24/7. Self-service camping permits will no longer be valid. But as always, a park pass is required for every vehicle on the park. It is our goal to improve customer service with this change. To make a reservation or to check availability, please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit  www.cpwshop.com .


    (Updated: 5/1/2023 3:22 PM)

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