Lake Pueblo State Park

Open — Open year-round with reservations required. Northern Plains Campground operates year-round, while Prairie Ridge, Eagle View, Yucca Flats, and Kettle Creek campgrounds are closed seasonally. Park gates open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 28-day period.

About

Lake Pueblo State Park offers year-round camping across 400 sites that can accommodate everything from basic tents to large RVs and motorhomes. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, with level parking areas designed for various camping styles. The park features multiple campgrounds including Northern Plains Campground, which remains open year-round, while seasonal campgrounds like Prairie Ridge, Eagle View, Yucca Flats, and Kettle Creek operate seasonally. Amenities include electric hookups at many sites, flush toilets, hot showers, and dump stations. All sites are ADA accessible. The park's 4,600 surface acres of water and 60 miles of shoreline make it a premier destination for boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. Lake Pueblo is rated as a fishing hot spot by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. With a mild year-round climate and sunny weather, visitors enjoy swimming at designated beaches, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and horseback riding. The park maintains a 14-day maximum stay within any 28-day period. Reservations are required and can be made up to six months in advance through cpwshop.com or by phone. Check-in is at 1 p.m. and check-out is at noon. Park gates are open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome in campgrounds. Firewood gathering is prohibited to protect the 200-year-old juniper trees, but firewood is available for purchase at the Visitor Center.

Directions

From I-25 in Pueblo, take Exit 101 onto US Hwy 50 West. Drive four miles to Pueblo Blvd, turn south, and continue four miles to Thatcher Blvd (Hwy 96). Turn west and proceed four miles to the south park entrance.

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