What does it cost to visit Lathrop State Park?

Entry to Lathrop State Park: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Lathrop State Park?

No, day use at Lathrop State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Does Lathrop State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, Lathrop State Park has electric hookups.

What facilities are at Lathrop State Park?

Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Flush restrooms.

What are the visitor center hours at Lathrop State Park?

Visitor Center/Office: Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive-up Window: Sat-Thurs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).

Are dogs allowed at Lathrop State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Lathrop State Park.

Can I swim at Lathrop State Park?

Yes, Horseshoe Lake is open to swimming at Lathrop State Park.

State park

Lathrop State Park

The park entrance is 3.2 miles from Walsenburg. 103 campsites. Day-use fee: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lathrop State Park is a state park in Huerfano County, Colorado.

Lathrop State Park map

Lathrop State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Lathrop State Park has 103 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
: Entry to Lathrop State Park: Daily vehicle pass $10-$15. Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
: No, day use at Lathrop State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Lathrop State Park is 3.2 miles from Walsenburg.
: Yes, Lathrop State Park has electric hookups.
: Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Flush restrooms.
: Visitor Center/Office: Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive-up Window: Sat-Thurs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Lathrop State Park.
: Yes, Horseshoe Lake is open to swimming at Lathrop State Park.

Before you go

Lathrop State Park is 3.2 miles from Walsenburg.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Electric hookups available
RV dump station on site
Flush restrooms

Camping at Lathrop State Park

Lathrop State Park has 103 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations via cpwshop.com or 1-800-244-5613, up to six months ahead (as of September 30, 2026). Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Golf course Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
State park Designation in agency park name

Swimming

Horseshoe Lake

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