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  • Amphitheater

    Programs provided on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
    (Updated: 9/9/2015 8:13 AM)

  • Boat Ramps

    Trinidad Lake has one boat ramp. 

    ANS Advisory: The program to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) in Colorado’s waterways will continue this year. Call ahead at (719) 846-6951, for ANS inspections outside the regular inspection hours.

    All boats must be inspected before launch and when coming off the lake. 

    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.

    BOATING ALERT: Due to water being released, boaters be aware of underwater hazards. Not all hazards will be marked. ​

    (Updated: 6/15/2018 12:39 PM)

  • Camper Services Building

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 11:45 AM)

  • Campgrounds

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 11:46 AM)

  • Dump Station

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 11:46 AM)

  • Group Campground

    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: 3/27/2020 11:46 AM)

  • Group Picnic Area

    OUR PICNIC AREAS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

    Groups of up to 60 can enjoy great amenities like tables, grills, fireplaces and electricity in lighted shelters. 

    For additional information, see the ​Group Picnicking​ page.​

    (Updated: 3/26/2020 1:33 PM)

  • Picnic Sites

    OUR PICNIC AREAS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

    Tables, grills, shelters and access to restrooms are on the ridge overlooking the lake. Plus, there are some lakeside tables near the boat ramp as well as lakeside along the South Shore for easy water access.

    (Updated: 3/26/2020 1:35 PM)

  • Playground

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 11:47 AM)

  • Retail Store

    A retail store located in the Visitor Center carries an assortment of items including books, maps, hiking accessories, clothing, firewood, and finger puppets. Between May and early October, ice and worms are also available.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:38 PM)

  • Showers

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 11:47 AM)

  • Trails

    There are approximately ten miles of trails on the park with 1.6 miles (two trails) being ADA-compliant. Horses are allowed on the South Shore Trail.
    (Updated: 5/18/2014 5:39 PM)

  • Visitor Center

    Stop in for information about the park and the Trinidad area. The Visitor Center is located next to the campground on Carpios Ridge. Visitors can browse the retail store (books, clothes, maps, gear and specialty items) and buy firewood, worms, and ice seasonally. State Park passes, OHV, boat, & snowmobile registrations, along with hunting and fishing licenses are also available. 

    The Visitor Center is the only place on the park where a park pass is not required to visit.

    (Updated: 3/27/2020 11:47 AM)

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