Meeker Office Closure
The Meeker office is closed until further notice due to the Lee Fire. Please view the news release for additional details and alternative office information.
Lathrop State Park
State Park in Walsenburg, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center and Drive Up Window: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
70 County Road 502
Walsenburg, CO 81089
United States
Lathrop State Park
State Park in Walsenburg, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center and Drive Up Window: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
70 County Road 502
Walsenburg, CO 81089
United States
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Get Involved
Whether you are an avid hiker, mountain biker, or hunter, or you simply appreciate all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, there are many ways you can get involved. Colorado state parks have a variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Jobs include naturalists and maintenance and administrative work, and range from full to part time and temporary. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife monitoring and campground host. Check out the opportunities below for more information.
Visitors attending an educational event
Jobs
Every year we hire:
- Park Entrance Attendants
- Campground Attendants
- Certified Lifeguards
- Aquatic Invasive Species (ANS) Inspectors
- Interpretive Naturalists
- Maintenance Workers
- Commissioned Law Enforcement Personnel
All temporary, YIP internship and full-time jobs are posted directly on the state's career website.
Volunteer
Maintenance
Assist with park maintenance, construction, and repair. Complete special or seasonal maintenance tasks as needed.
Garden Care
Water newly planted trees and shrubs, prune, weed and remove litter from the garden area. Generally, help keep the garden maintained and beautiful.
Park/Boat Safety Ambassador
Park/boat safety ambassadors answer questions, share information and are the eyes of the park on weekends in our popular day-use areas.
Visitor Services
Visitor Center/Office Support. Greet visitors, and answer phones and questions. Sell park passes and licenses and perform other clerical tasks. Staff a visitor center information desk or sales outlet and more.