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.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 11:47PM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT 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 9 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch for Sunday is no longer in effect. A new Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity has been issued for Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
Red Flag Warning issued April 10 at 11:47PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT 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 9 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch for Sunday is no longer in effect. A new Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity has been issued for Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
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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