Trinidad Lake State Park
State Park in Trinidad, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
32610 Highway 12
Trinidad, CO 81082
United States
Trinidad Lake State Park
State Park in Trinidad, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
32610 Highway 12
Trinidad, CO 81082
United States
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Activities and Trails
What to Do at Trinidad Lake
Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain foothills of southern Colorado, Trinidad Lake State Park offers recreational opportunities, wildlife and beautiful mountain views. The park features a lake for water activities, an archery range, 10+ miles of trails, picnic areas, seasonal hunting and unique geological formations. Near the amphitheater, there's a functional adobe oven and Native American archaeological site.
- Archery Range
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross-country Skiing
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Snowshoeing
- Water Skiing
Best of Trinidad Lake
Trinidad Lake
The park's main attraction is an 800-surface-acre lake. Visitors can boat, fish, jet ski and water ski on the lake.
Archery Range
The Trinidad State Park Archery Range is a self-serve range that offers visitors five static target lanes and one 3D target lane. Restrooms and picnic tables nearby.
Biking
10+ 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.
Lakeside Picnicking
After playing on the lake or at the park, hungry explorers can relax at one of several individual picnic tables. Lakeside tables found along the south shore line are available and provide great fishing access. Covered shelters with grills are found at Sunset Point, the Carpios Ridge Overlook, and the Boat Ramp Overlook. The covered shelters at the Carpios Ridge Overlook have access to nearby potable water hydrants and flush toilets.
Upcoming Events
Aug
2
Geology of the Spanish Peaks
Saturday, Aug 2
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us in welcoming Brian Penn at the amphitheater. Brian will talk about the geology of south-central Colorado and the Spanish...
Aug
2
Geology of the Spanish Peaks
Saturday, Aug 2
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us in welcoming Brian Penn at the amphitheater. Brian will talk about the geology of south-central Colorado and the Spanish...
Aug
8
Moonbeam Mysteries: A Sunset Point Full Moon Hike
Friday, Aug 8
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening adventure on the sunset point trail!
Aug
8
Moonbeam Mysteries: A Sunset Point Full Moon Hike
Friday, Aug 8
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening adventure on the sunset point trail!
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Aug
2
Geology of the Spanish Peaks
Saturday, Aug 2
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us in welcoming Brian Penn at the amphitheater. Brian will talk about the geology of south-central Colorado and the Spanish...
Aug
2
Geology of the Spanish Peaks
Saturday, Aug 2
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us in welcoming Brian Penn at the amphitheater. Brian will talk about the geology of south-central Colorado and the Spanish...
Aug
8
Moonbeam Mysteries: A Sunset Point Full Moon Hike
Friday, Aug 8
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening adventure on the sunset point trail!
Aug
8
Moonbeam Mysteries: A Sunset Point Full Moon Hike
Friday, Aug 8
Trinidad Lake State Park
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening adventure on the sunset point trail!
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
Trails
Up to 10+ miles of trails reward eager explorers wanting to learn, exercise or study nature. Sights range from open vistas to grasslands, forests, cliffs and ponds.
Sunset Point Trail
1.00 miles, paved
Hiking, biking, wheelchair and accessible motorized units
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Park View Trail
0.60 miles, paved
Hiking, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Levsa Canyon Self-Guided Trail
1 mile, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Reilly Canyon Trail
4.0 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
South Shore Trail
2.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Long’s Canyon Trail
0.75 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Carpios Cove Trail
0.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Sunset Point Trail
1.00 miles, paved
Hiking, biking, wheelchair and accessible motorized units
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Park View Trail
0.60 miles, paved
Hiking, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Levsa Canyon Self-Guided Trail
1 mile, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Reilly Canyon Trail
4.0 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
South Shore Trail
2.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Long’s Canyon Trail
0.75 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Carpios Cove Trail
0.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Hunting
The park is open for hunting by archery or shotgun loaded with birdshot only during established hunting seasons, starting the first Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day. Hunting licenses are available for purchase at the Visitor Center.