ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS
cpw.state.co.us
COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado
through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
This program receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility,
or if you need more information, please write to: Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20240
@COPARKSWILDLIFE
cpw.state.co.us
Lake Pueblo
State Park
(I&E) ENG_11,900_03/2024
Trails
Lake Pueblo State Park is a premier destination
in Southeast Colorado for mountain biking. Visit
LakePuebloTrails.org for more information. The paved
Pueblo River Trail connects the city to the park for
bicyclists and hikers. Within the park, the paved Pueblo
Reservoir Trail connects Rock Canyon, the Visitor Center,
the South Shore Marina, the North Shore Marina and the
campgrounds.
Accessibility
The campgrounds have reserved parking spaces and
campsites that are accessible for people with disabilities.
There is an accessible fishing pier at Anticline Fishing
Pond located in Rock Canyon. There is also a paved
trail around the pond. A second accessible fishing pier
is available along the Arkansas River below the dam.
Restrooms, showers, picnic tables, drinking fountains and
grills throughout the park are also accessible.
Emergencies / To Report a Crime
In case of an emergency, call 911. For any non-emergency
law enforcement needs, or to report a crime, call Colorado
State Patrol Dispatch at 719-544-2424 or *CSP (*277).
Operation Game Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife
program, which pays rewards to citizens who turn in
poachers. You can call us toll-free within Colorado at
1(877) COLO-OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial
#OGT, or contact us via e-mail at: game.thief@state.co.us.
For more information go to: cpw.info/3me1cE9
L
ake Pueblo State Park, one of Colorado’s most
popular water sports areas, lies in an area of
contrast. The high plains around the reservoir
appear to stretch endlessly eastward, while Pikes Peak,
the Greenhorn and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range
forms a scenic alpine backdrop to the west. Buttes and
limestone cliffs rim the lake’s irregular, 60-mile shoreline
(at maximum conservation pool). The Arkansas River
feeds the 11 mile-long body of water. The park’s low
elevation – 4,900 feet – allows for a mild climate and a
year-round recreation resource.
Massive Pueblo Dam (10,500 feet long by 200 feet high),
is a major feature of the Frying Pan/Arkansas Project
planned and built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The
project diverts water from the Colorado River Basin on
the Western Slope of Colorado through a tunnel under
the Continental Divide. Lake Pueblo Dam provides water
for drinking, irrigation, recreation and flood control.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has managed approximately
5,912 acres of land and 4,611 surface acres of water under
a lease agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
since 1975. The area leased from the Bureau and
approximately 2,362 acres of land owned by Colorado
Parks and Wildlife adjacent to the lease property comprise
the 12,885 acre area know as Lake Pueblo State Park.
Regulations
Lake Pueblo State Park is managed and maintained
for your enjoyment and for the protection of the park’s
natural resources. For your enjoyment and in the interest
of public safety , we must insist that you observe the
following regulations:
1. Keep vehicles on maintained roads and parking areas.
Off Highway vehicle usage is not allowed in the park.
2. All open fires must be contained within rings or grills
provided or in metal containers. Never build a fire on
the ground.
3. Keep pets on a six foot or shorter leash at all times.
Please pick up after pets.
4. Use proper receptacles for trash, wastewater & sewage.
5. Camp only in designated campgrounds.
6. Observe campground quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6
a.m.
7. Tree cutting or wood gathering is strictly prohibited.
8. Fireworks are not permitted.
9. Park resources (including fossils) should be left at
park.
10. This park is public land. Marijuana use is prohibited.
A full list of Regulations is available at the Visitor Center
and entrance offices.
Lake Pueblo State Park
640 Pueblo Reservoir Road, Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 561-9320 • lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us
Passes And Permits
All vehicles entering the park are required to display
a current Colorado Parks Pass. A Daily Parks Pass is
valid from the day purchased until noon the following
day. An Annual Parks Pass is valid at any Colorado
State Park. For annual pass holders who own additional
vehicles, multiple passes are available at a reduced fee.
The Aspen Leaf is a discounted annual pass for
Colorado residents age 64 or older. The Aspen Leaf
also allows reduced camping fees on weekdays.
Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado
Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted free
without a park pass.
Passes are available at main park entrances, the Visitor
Center.
Visitor Center And Retail
Store
The Visitor Center is located on the south side of the
park. With a great view of the reservoir and dam from
the back patio, the Visitor Center is the gateway to
the park. Visitors can purchase park passes, wildlife
licenses or registrations, learn more about the park,
and visit our retail store.
Picnicking
Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the
park. Individual picnic shelters are for day use only and
available on a first-come first-served basis.
Group Facilities
Lake Pueblo boasts three unique group picnic facilities
for your special events. The areas are great for family
reunions, business get-togethers, casual weddings or
any large gathering. Two group picnic shelters (Lone
Owl and Big Lizard) are located near the North Shore
Marina and one group picnic shelter (Quail Run) is
located near the South Shore Marina. Each shelter will
accommodate up to 100 people.
An eighty-four seat auditorium at the Visitor Center is
also available for rental, Monday-Friday during normal
business hours. Reservations are required to use the
facilities. Please visit cpwshop.com to reserve the group
picnic shelters, please call the visitor center at (719)
561-9320 to reserve the auditorium.
ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS
cpw.state.co.us
COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado
through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
This program receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility,
or if you need more information, please write to: Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20240
@COPARKSWILDLIFE
cpw.state.co.us
Lake Pueblo
State Park
(I&E) ENG_11,900_03/2024
Trails
Lake Pueblo State Park is a premier destination
in Southeast Colorado for mountain biking. Visit
LakePuebloTrails.org for more information. The paved
Pueblo River Trail connects the city to the park for
bicyclists and hikers. Within the park, the paved Pueblo
Reservoir Trail connects Rock Canyon, the Visitor Center,
the South Shore Marina, the North Shore Marina and the
campgrounds.
Accessibility
The campgrounds have reserved parking spaces and
campsites that are accessible for people with disabilities.
There is an accessible fishing pier at Anticline Fishing
Pond located in Rock Canyon. There is also a paved
trail around the pond. A second accessible fishing pier
is available along the Arkansas River below the dam.
Restrooms, showers, picnic tables, drinking fountains and
grills throughout the park are also accessible.
Emergencies / To Report a Crime
In case of an emergency, call 911. For any non-emergency
law enforcement needs, or to report a crime, call Colorado
State Patrol Dispatch at 719-544-2424 or *CSP (*277).
Operation Game Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife
program, which pays rewards to citizens who turn in
poachers. You can call us toll-free within Colorado at
1(877) COLO-OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial
#OGT, or contact us via e-mail at: game.thief@state.co.us.
For more information go to: cpw.info/3me1cE9
L
ake Pueblo State Park, one of Colorado’s most
popular water sports areas, lies in an area of
contrast. The high plains around the reservoir
appear to stretch endlessly eastward, while Pikes Peak,
the Greenhorn and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range
forms a scenic alpine backdrop to the west. Buttes and
limestone cliffs rim the lake’s irregular, 60-mile shoreline
(at maximum conservation pool). The Arkansas River
feeds the 11 mile-long body of water. The park’s low
elevation – 4,900 feet – allows for a mild climate and a
year-round recreation resource.
Massive Pueblo Dam (10,500 feet long by 200 feet high),
is a major feature of the Frying Pan/Arkansas Project
planned and built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The
project diverts water from the Colorado River Basin on
the Western Slope of Colorado through a tunnel under
the Continental Divide. Lake Pueblo Dam provides water
for drinking, irrigation, recreation and flood control.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has managed approximately
5,912 acres of land and 4,611 surface acres of water under
a lease agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
since 1975. The area leased from the Bureau and
approximately 2,362 acres of land owned by Colorado
Parks and Wildlife adjacent to the lease property comprise
the 12,885 acre area know as Lake Pueblo State Park.
Regulations
Lake Pueblo State Park is managed and maintained
for your enjoyment and for the protection of the park’s
natural resources. For your enjoyment and in the interest
of public safety , we must insist that you observe the
following regulations:
1. Keep vehicles on maintained roads and parking areas.
Off Highway vehicle usage is not allowed in the park.
2. All open fires must be contained within rings or grills
provided or in metal containers. Never build a fire on
the ground.
3. Keep pets on a six foot or shorter leash at all times.
Please pick up after pets.
4. Use proper receptacles for trash, wastewater & sewage.
5. Camp only in designated campgrounds.
6. Observe campground quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6
a.m.
7. Tree cutting or wood gathering is strictly prohibited.
8. Fireworks are not permitted.
9. Park resources (including fossils) should be left at
park.
10. This park is public land. Marijuana use is prohibited.
A full list of Regulations is available at the Visitor Center
and entrance offices.
Lake Pueblo State Park
640 Pueblo Reservoir Road, Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 561-9320 • lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us
Passes And Permits
All vehicles entering the park are required to display
a current Colorado Parks Pass. A Daily Parks Pass is
valid from the day purchased until noon the following
day. An Annual Parks Pass is valid at any Colorado
State Park. For annual pass holders who own additional
vehicles, multiple passes are available at a reduced fee.
The Aspen Leaf is a discounted annual pass for
Colorado residents age 64 or older. The Aspen Leaf
also allows reduced camping fees on weekdays.
Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado
Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted free
without a park pass.
Passes are available at main park entrances, the Visitor
Center.
Visitor Center And Retail
Store
The Visitor Center is located on the south side of the
park. With a great view of the reservoir and dam from
the back patio, the Visitor Center is the gateway to
the park. Visitors can purchase park passes, wildlife
licenses or registrations, learn more about the park,
and visit our retail store.
Picnicking
Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the
park. Individual picnic shelters are for day use only and
available on a first-come first-served basis.
Group Facilities
Lake Pueblo boasts three unique group picnic facilities
for your special events. The areas are great for family
reunions, business get-togethers, casual weddings or
any large gathering. Two group picnic shelters (Lone
Owl and Big Lizard) are located near the North Shore
Marina and one group picnic shelter (Quail Run) is
located near the South Shore Marina. Each shelter will
accommodate up to 100 people.
An eighty-four seat auditorium at the Visitor Center is
also available for rental, Monday-Friday during normal
business hours. Reservations are required to use the
facilities. Please visit cpwshop.com to reserve the group
picnic shelters, please call the visitor center at (719)
561-9320 to reserve the auditorium.
Camping
Lake Pueblo State Park has just under 400 camp-sites,
which accommodate recreational vehicles, trailers and
tents. Each campsite has a covered picnic table and
fire ring.
All campsites in the Arkansas Point Campground
located on the south side of the reservoir and in the
Prairie Ridge, Eagle View and Yucca Flats Loops of
the Northern Plains Campground located on the
north side of the reservoir feature 50amp electrical
hook-ups, centrally located water hydrants, flush
toilets, and showers.
Juniper Breaks Campground and the Kettle Creek
Loop in the Northern Plains Campground have no
electricity. Centrally located water hydrants and
vault toilets are available for your convenience.
Campground information is available at the Visitor
Center, Northern Plains camper registration
buildings, or online.
Reservations are required for each site. You can
reserve a site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Reservations can be made from the time you arrive
at the park (if sites are available) up to six months
in advance of your arrival date. Limited sites and
amenities are available during the Winter season.
To reserve a spot today, please call
1 (800) 244-5613 or visit cpw.state.co.us
Campgrounds are patrolled for your safety and
assistance. Please camp only in designated campsites
and only with a reservation. A valid park pass is
required on every vehicle, for every day you are in the
park. Check out time is noon.
Dump Station
Dump stations are located in the Northern Plains and
Arkansas Point campgrounds. It is illegal and a health
hazard to dump any waste or sewage (including
dishwater) anywhere except into dump stations.
To South
Ramp
To South
Fishing
LEGEND
Swimming
Swimming is permitted only at the Rock Canyon
Swim Beach Area below the dam. Facilities include a
sand beach, grass picnic area, individual picnic tables,
grills, restrooms and showers. Rock Canyon is open
from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check online for
the specic times and details. For your safety, no glass
or pets are allowed inside the area.
Children under the age of 12 must be supervised.
No lifeguards are on duty. Swimming is always at the
individual’s own risk. Cliff diving, rock jumping and
swimming in the lake is prohibited.
Boating And Watersport
Water is the main attraction at Lake Pueblo State
Park. The warm-water temperature makes Lake
Pueblo ideal for water-skiing and shing. Regular
winds provide excellent conditions for sailboating
and sailboarding as well. The lake is open to all
types of boating. Two, six-lane public boat launching
ramps are conveniently located near both marinas.
Boaters must observe the Colorado Boating Statutes
and Regulations, which are available online or at the
park. Remember that swimming, cliff diving and rock
jumping are not permitted in Lake Pueblo. Persons
wishing to sleep on the water overnight may do so
if their boat is at anchor off shore and equipped with
the proper lighting. Boaters are not permitted to beach
on the shoreline to sleep overnight on/in their boat
or to set up camp along the shoreline. All on-board
facilities must be self-contained and sealed.
The water level at Pueblo Reservoir can uctuate.
Boaters are warned to be especially alert to oating
debris, submerged hazards, and shallow areas that
may not be marked. There are standing, underwater
trees west of the North Shore Marina.
Two full-service marinas are located at Lake
Pueblo. The North Shore Marina is located on the
north shore of the lake and the South Shore Marina
is located on the south. Both marinas offer on-lake
towing service, mechanical service/assistance, boat
slips, food and fuel. The South Shore Marina offers
pontoon boat rentals. Call the North Shore Marina at
719-547-3880 or the South Shore Marina at
719-564-1043.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Zebra mussels, a fast spreading, non-native
species with harmful effects on the environment, were
found at Lake Pueblo in January 2008. In efforts to
try to contain the spread of zebra mussels and other
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS), inspections of boats
and trailers is required before launching and after
loading every boat at Lake Pueblo.
Boaters at Lake Pueblo may sh or moor 24 hours
a day. However, they may only launch and load
when the boat ramp inspection stations are open.
Please check online for current inspection hours.
All trailored and gas motorized boats, including
personal watercraft, must launch and load at the boat
ramps. Hand carried vessels with electric motors,
hand propelled vessels and shing aids are the only
exceptions and may be launched from the shoreline.
For additional information on Zebra Mussels, please
go online at www.cpw.state.co.us.
Fishing
Lake Pueblo is an excellent shery and one of
the top walleye, wiper and bass sheries in the state.
Fishing is permitted anywhere on the park with a
valid shing license, except from the boat docks,
boat ramps, along the face of the dam, and in other
areas closed to public access. The most common
species caught at Lake Pueblo include channel catsh,
sunsh, crappie, walleye, bass, wipers, rainbow trout
and brown trout.
Special regulations apply. Please refer to the
Colorado Fishing Reguations or visit Colorado Parks
and Wildlife online at www.cpw.state.co.us for more
information.
Wildlife And Hunting
With diverse ecology and several
ecosystems within the park, Lake
Pueblo supports an abundance of
wildlife. A few of the commonly seen
animals include mule and whitetail
deer, bobcats, coyotes, prairie dogs,
badgers, raccoons, cottontail and
jackrabbits, beavers, several species of snakes,
lizards, turtles, hawks, songbirds and waterfowl.
Commonly seen birds include sea gulls, golden
eagles, roadrunners, turkeys and great blue herons.
Winter visitors include bald eagles, rare ducks and
Canada geese.
Hunting in the park is controlled and permitted
from the Tuesday after Labor Day through the
Friday prior to Memorial Day. Only bow and arrows
and shotguns loaded with birdshot are allowed.
Waterfowl hunters must use steel shot. Hunting
is allowed in designated areas only – please check
online, with a ranger or at the Visitor Center for
further details.
Arkansas Point Campground
© Ron Drummond
Swimming
Swimming is always at the individual’s own risk.
Jumping, diving, swinging from cliffs, ledges, or any
man made structure is prohibited, including, but not
limited to, boat docks, marina infrastructure, and
railroad trestles in Turkey Creek.
Boating And Watersport
Water is the main attraction at Lake Pueblo State
Park. The warm-water temperature makes Lake
Pueblo ideal for water-skiing and fishing. Regular
winds provide excellent conditions for sailboating
and sailboarding as well. The lake is open to all
types of boating. Two, six-lane public boat launching
ramps are conveniently located near both marinas.
Boaters must observe the Colorado Boating Statutes
and Regulations, which are available online or at the
park. Remember that cliff diving and rock jumping
are not permitted in Lake Pueblo. Persons wishing to
sleep on the water overnight may do so if their boat
is at anchor off shore and equipped with the proper
lighting. Boaters are not permitted to beach on the
shoreline to sleep overnight on/in their boat or to set
up camp along the shoreline. All on-board facilities
must be self-contained and sealed.
The water level at Pueblo Reservoir can fluctuate.
Boaters are warned to be especially alert to floating
debris, submerged hazards, and shallow areas that
may not be marked. There are standing, underwater
trees west of the North Shore Marina.
Two full-service marinas are located at Lake Pueblo.
The North Shore Marina is located on the north shore
of the lake and the South Shore Marina is located on
the south. Both marinas offer on-lake towing service,
mechanical service/assistance, boat slips, food and
fuel. The South Shore Marina offers pontoon boat
rentals. Call the North Shore Marina at (719) 547-
3880 or the South Shore Marina at (719) 564-1043.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
In efforts to try to contain the spread of Aquatic
Nuisance Species (ANS), inspections of boats and
trailers are required before launching and after
loading every boat at Lake Pueblo.
Boaters at Lake Pueblo may fish or moor 24 hours
a day. However, they may only launch and load
when the boat ramp inspection stations are open.
Please check online for current inspection hours.
All trailored and gas motorized boats, including
personal watercraft, must launch and load at the boat
ramps. Hand carried vessels with electric motors,
hand propelled vessels and fishing aids are the only
exceptions and may be launched from the shoreline.
For additional information on ANS, please go online
at cpw.state.co.us.
Fishing
Lake Pueblo is an excellent fishery and one of the top
walleye, wiper and bass fisheries in the state. Fishing
is permitted anywhere on the park with a valid fishing
license, except from the boat docks, boat ramps,
along the face of the dam, and in other areas closed
to public access. The most common species caught at
Lake Pueblo include channel catfish, sunfish, crappie,
walleye, bass, wipers, rainbow trout and brown trout.
Special regulations apply. Please refer to the
Colorado Fishing Regulations or visit Colorado
Parks and Wildlife online at cpw.state.co.us for more
information.
Wildlife And Hunting
With diverse ecology and several ecosystems within
the park, Lake Pueblo supports an abundance of
wildlife. A few of the commonly seen animals include
mule and whitetail deer, bobcats, coyotes, prairie
dogs, badgers, raccoons, cottontail and jackrabbits,
beavers, several species of snakes, lizards, turtles,
hawks, songbirds and waterfowl. Commonly seen
birds include sea gulls, golden eagles, roadrunners,
turkeys and great blue herons. Winter visitors include
bald eagles, rare ducks and Canada geese.
Hunting in the park is controlled and permitted from
the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday prior
to Memorial Day. Only bow and arrows and shotguns
loaded with birdshot are allowed. Waterfowl hunters
must use steel shot. Hunting is allowed in designated
areas only – please check online, with a ranger or at
the Visitor Center for further details.
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Day Use Picnic Sites
Juniper Breaks Campground
Northern Plains Campground
© Ron Drummond
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alk-in sites W506-W519 are tent sites and only provide a
b
ench and a fire ring. A parking space is available for one
p
assenger vehicle. The sites are accessible by foot with an
approximate distance of 50 to 120 yards from parking space
to site. Distance varies on site location. Available on a
first-come, first-served basis only.
Restrooms
Showers
Playground
Dump Station
Amphitheatre
The following campsites are accessible:
302247 260
207 227 246
436406 423 505 521443 470
Water Hydrant
W1
Walk-in Tent Site
Camper Registration
Building
LEGEND
To North Picnic
Juniper Breaks Campground
Northern Plains Campground
© Ron Drummond
LEGEND
Bicycle Trail
Day Use Picnic Sites
ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS
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COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado
through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
This program receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility,
or if you need more information, please write to: Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20240
@COPARKSWILDLIFE
cpw.state.co.us
Lake Pueblo
State Park
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Trails
Lake Pueblo State Park is a premier destination
in Southeast Colorado for mountain biking. Visit
LakePuebloTrails.org for more information. The paved
Pueblo River Trail connects the city to the park for
bicyclists and hikers. Within the park, the paved Pueblo
Reservoir Trail connects Rock Canyon, the Visitor Center,
the South Shore Marina, the North Shore Marina and the
campgrounds.
Accessibility
The campgrounds have reserved parking spaces and
campsites that are accessible for people with disabilities.
There is an accessible fishing pier at Anticline Fishing
Pond located in Rock Canyon. There is also a paved
trail around the pond. A second accessible fishing pier
is available along the Arkansas River below the dam.
Restrooms, showers, picnic tables, drinking fountains and
grills throughout the park are also accessible.
Emergencies / To Report a Crime
In case of an emergency, call 911. For any non-emergency
law enforcement needs, or to report a crime, call Colorado
State Patrol Dispatch at 719-544-2424 or *CSP (*277).
Operation Game Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife
program, which pays rewards to citizens who turn in
poachers. You can call us toll-free within Colorado at
1(877) COLO-OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial
#OGT, or contact us via e-mail at: game.thief@state.co.us.
For more information go to: cpw.info/3me1cE9
L
ake Pueblo State Park, one of Colorado’s most
popular water sports areas, lies in an area of
contrast. The high plains around the reservoir
appear to stretch endlessly eastward, while Pikes Peak,
the Greenhorn and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range
forms a scenic alpine backdrop to the west. Buttes and
limestone cliffs rim the lake’s irregular, 60-mile shoreline
(at maximum conservation pool). The Arkansas River
feeds the 11 mile-long body of water. The park’s low
elevation – 4,900 feet – allows for a mild climate and a
year-round recreation resource.
Massive Pueblo Dam (10,500 feet long by 200 feet high),
is a major feature of the Frying Pan/Arkansas Project
planned and built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The
project diverts water from the Colorado River Basin on
the Western Slope of Colorado through a tunnel under
the Continental Divide. Lake Pueblo Dam provides water
for drinking, irrigation, recreation and flood control.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has managed approximately
5,912 acres of land and 4,611 surface acres of water under
a lease agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
since 1975. The area leased from the Bureau and
approximately 2,362 acres of land owned by Colorado
Parks and Wildlife adjacent to the lease property comprise
the 12,885 acre area know as Lake Pueblo State Park.
Regulations
Lake Pueblo State Park is managed and maintained
for your enjoyment and for the protection of the park’s
natural resources. For your enjoyment and in the interest
of public safety , we must insist that you observe the
following regulations:
1. Keep vehicles on maintained roads and parking areas.
Off Highway vehicle usage is not allowed in the park.
2. All open fires must be contained within rings or grills
provided or in metal containers. Never build a fire on
the ground.
3. Keep pets on a six foot or shorter leash at all times.
Please pick up after pets.
4. Use proper receptacles for trash, wastewater & sewage.
5. Camp only in designated campgrounds.
6. Observe campground quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6
a.m.
7. Tree cutting or wood gathering is strictly prohibited.
8. Fireworks are not permitted.
9. Park resources (including fossils) should be left at
park.
10. This park is public land. Marijuana use is prohibited.
A full list of Regulations is available at the Visitor Center
and entrance offices.
Lake Pueblo State Park
640 Pueblo Reservoir Road, Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 561-9320 • lake.pueblo.park@state.co.us
Passes And Permits
All vehicles entering the park are required to display
a current Colorado Parks Pass. A Daily Parks Pass is
valid from the day purchased until noon the following
day. An Annual Parks Pass is valid at any Colorado
State Park. For annual pass holders who own additional
vehicles, multiple passes are available at a reduced fee.
The Aspen Leaf is a discounted annual pass for
Colorado residents age 64 or older. The Aspen Leaf
also allows reduced camping fees on weekdays.
Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado
Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted free
without a park pass.
Passes are available at main park entrances, the Visitor
Center.
Visitor Center And Retail
Store
The Visitor Center is located on the south side of the
park. With a great view of the reservoir and dam from
the back patio, the Visitor Center is the gateway to
the park. Visitors can purchase park passes, wildlife
licenses or registrations, learn more about the park,
and visit our retail store.
Picnicking
Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the
park. Individual picnic shelters are for day use only and
available on a first-come first-served basis.
Group Facilities
Lake Pueblo boasts three unique group picnic facilities
for your special events. The areas are great for family
reunions, business get-togethers, casual weddings or
any large gathering. Two group picnic shelters (Lone
Owl and Big Lizard) are located near the North Shore
Marina and one group picnic shelter (Quail Run) is
located near the South Shore Marina. Each shelter will
accommodate up to 100 people.
An eighty-four seat auditorium at the Visitor Center is
also available for rental, Monday-Friday during normal
business hours. Reservations are required to use the
facilities. Please visit cpwshop.com to reserve the group
picnic shelters, please call the visitor center at (719)
561-9320 to reserve the auditorium.
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