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 February 18 at 7:01PM MST until February 19 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227, 228, 230, AND 233... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 230 and 233. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 7:01PM MST until February 18 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227, 228, 230, AND 233... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 227, 228, 230 and 233. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 6:59PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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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