Trinidad Lake State Park
Open — Open year-round. Carpios Ridge sites 1-23, 62, and 63 are available for winter camping with electricity. South Shore Campground is closed for the season and reopens May 1, 2026. Full hookup water service is turned off November 15 through April 15. Maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period.
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 11:35AM MST until March 2 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 229, 230 and 233. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 1 at 11:35AM MST until March 3 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 229, 230 and 233. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Trinidad Lake State Park is nestled in the foothills of southern Colorado near the historic Santa Fe Trail and scenic Highway of Legends. The park offers 73 campsites divided between two campgrounds with views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Carpios Ridge Campground operates year-round with electrical service at every site, while sites 1-4, 6, 62, and 63 provide full hookups from mid-April to mid-November. South Shore Campground features ten accessible campsites and operates seasonally from May through mid-October. The park provides modern amenities including a camper services building with showers, laundry facilities, and flush toilets open from mid-March through mid-October. During winter, family restrooms remain accessible. Water hydrants are positioned throughout the campgrounds, though some are winterized during colder months. A dump station is available on-site. The park entrance is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., making it an ideal base camp for exploring the area's 10+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing the lake, or visiting nearby Trinidad's historic attractions.
Directions
Located at 32610 Highway 12, Trinidad, CO 81082. Park is situated in the foothills of southern Colorado near Trinidad.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 - $250 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 130ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| trinidad.lake@state.co.us | |
| Phone | +1 (719) 846-6951 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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