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.
Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 12:01AM MDT until March 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...In zones 220 and 221...as low as 11 percent. In zones 222 and 225 through 237...as low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 11:28PM MDT until March 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The southeast Colorado plains. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility to under a mile at times. Be especially careful near recently plowed lands or locations with disturbed soils. Visibility can change rapidly over short distances.
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 7:57PM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, AND 233... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph on Saturday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
Air Quality Alert issued March 13 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Burlington, Cheyenne Wells, Eads, Ordway, La Junta, Las Animas, Lamar and Pueblo. WHEN...400 PM Friday March 13 to 900 AM Saturday March 14 IMPACTS...Lingering wildfire smoke will impact the advisory area through early Saturday morning. Heaviest smoke will likely be located along the lower Arkansas River Valley, including Las Animas and Lamar. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
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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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $18 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 115ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us | |
| Phone | +1 (719) 561-9320 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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