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Park Office
32610 Highway 12
Trinidad, CO   81082

Office Hours
8 am - 8 pm, Mon-Thurs, until 9 pm on Fri & Sat
Park Hours
24 Hours a day, self-serve

Phone   719-846-6951

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South Shore Campground
Visitors keep coming back to Trinidad Lake State Park.  Anglers are hooked, boaters lured, and geologists are intrigued by this park bordering the historic Santa Fe Trail and scenic Highway of Legends.

 
The mild climate and large lake are ideal for water sports. Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill. All types of boaters appreciate the open waters and modern services. 
 
Miles of trails winding through ancient and interesting local history, and spectacular scenery provide visitors and nature enthusiasts with great outdoor exploration opportunities.  

Trinidad Lake is a wonderful place to escape the crowds and establish a basecamp from which to explore the great outdoors plus visit interesting local attractions.  Area attractions like the former mining town of Trinidad with its colorful history make great side trips. 

New Campground Opens at Trinidad Lake State Park

Responding to requests to be able to camp closer to the lake, Colorado State Parks announces the opening of the South Shore Campground.

Each of the ten sites in the campground has a shade shelter or trees, picnic table and fire grill as well as a stunning view of the lake and nearby mountains. All sites are within walking distance of the lake and South Shore trailhead.

These basic sites--no electricity or water--are ideal for self-contained units, tent campers or those who prefer a more primitive experience. Hot showers, laundry facilities and dump station near the main campground are available to South Shore campers. One site is handicapped accessible, four are pull-throughs and all sites may be reserved.

South Shore campsites 103-104

South Shore campsite

New sites on the South Shore Campground.

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 9/16/2008

Park at a glance
Current Conditions
72°
Mostly sunny
2 mph sw

Special Notice: Sites 1-24 and 62 in the Carpios Ridge campground are currently closed due to construction. The rest of the campground will be closed in early October 2008 for renovation. The new South Shore campground will remain open throughout the construction period for those who wish to camp at the park. Check with the park for details.