Are you looking to get outside and escape the crowds but aren’t sure where to go? Since Colorado is famous for all of its outdoor recreations, finding a secluded spot can prove to be difficult, but we have found a solution: visit Colorado’s hidden and historic Lathrop State Park!
Located in Huerfano County near Walsenburg, Lathrop State Park is as beautiful as it is unique, thanks to its incredible landscape and recreational opportunities that you will not find anywhere else.
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Opened in 1962, Lathrop is Colorado’s first state park and consists of 1,594 acres that span the jaw-dropping and oh-so colorful Spanish Peaks.
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Like all great state parks, Lathrop houses not one, but two massive lakes that are perfect for boating, fishing, waterskiing, and anything else your outdoor-loving heart desires!
Flickr/Gena Montgomery Psst… Do you want to swim? If so, hop into Lathrop State Park’s warm-water Martin Lake.
Are you ready to hit the trails? If so, Lathrop is the place for you, thanks to its gorgeous paths that range from 1.2 to 3 miles.
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If you need a night away, Lathrop State Park also boasts 103 campsites plus three group camping areas that can accommodate tents, RVs, and everything in between.
TripAdvisor/Ilse B Please note: Due to Covid-19, camping at any Colorado state park requires a reservation. To make yours, please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s website.
Lathrop is home to Colorado’s only state park golf course, which features nine holes set amidst the can’t-miss Spanish Peaks.
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Admission to Lathrop State Park is $9 per vehicle per day.
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To learn more about Lathrop State Park, please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s website.
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Do you have a favorite place in Colorado that you would like to see featured on Only in Your State? If so, nominate it here. For other little-known places around the Centennial State, check out If You Visit Only One Colorado Hidden Gem This Summer, Make It Las Colonias Park.
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Psst… Do you want to swim? If so, hop into Lathrop State Park’s warm-water Martin Lake.
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Please note: Due to Covid-19, camping at any Colorado state park requires a reservation. To make yours, please call 1-800-244-5613 or visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s website.
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