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Biking

A paved trail follows all of the main roads in the park. If you catch the trail in Rock Canyon, you can bike along the river to the Nature Center and catch trails that go throughout Pueblo. The extensive trail system behind Arkansas Point Campground offers several degrees of difficulty, for mountain bikers of all ages. For your safety, we do ask that bikes remain on the trails. For more information, visit the Trails page.

(Updated: 6/20/2020 9:45 AM)

Boating

Boat Ramp/Inspection Hours

Both Ramps are open for launching and loading watercrafts daily. Please check out our Boating Page for current hours.

General

Boats may only launch or load during ramp/inspection hours. Boats may stay on the lake 24 hours a day with proper lights, but they may only launch or load during ramp/inspection hours. The gates to the ramps are closed and no access is allowed when stations are not open.

Lake Pueblo State Park Boat Safety Classes

Anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft (PWC) or sailboat in Colorado must be at least 16 years old. Individuals who are 14 and 15 and have successfully completed a state approved boating safely course can operate a motorized vessel in Colorado. Please visit the Boat Safety Registration Page to register for the boater safety class and to see when the next class is offered.

All boater safety classes at Lake Pueblo State Park Auditorium are located in the Visitor Center. All classes are from 5 pm - 8 pm.

(Updated: 10/18/2022 1:58 PM)

Camping

There are three different campground areas in the park:

Arkansas Point Campground

  • Open year round.

  • ALL Bathrooms and Showers are CLOSED for the Winter each year except for Loop A (Sites 1-27 and 94,95)

  • Electrical Hook-Ups: $36+tax per night Monday-Sunday

  • All sites include electrical hookups, paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring.

Located on the south side of the park with easy access to the south boat ramp, services include: flush restrooms with showers, a playground, water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available) and dump station.

Juniper Breaks Campground

  • Basic, Non-Electrical Sites: $28 per night Monday-Sunday
  • All sites include paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring.

Centrally located in the park, services include: vault toilet facilities and water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available).

Northern Plains Campground Complex

  • Prairie Ridge, Eagle View and Yucca Flats
  • All sites include electrical hookups, paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring.

Located on the north side of the park with easy access to the north boat ramp, services include: camper registration, park information, flush restrooms with showers (Eagle View only has vault toilet facilities), playground, water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available) and dump station. Office hours vary.

Kettle Creek

  • Basic, Non-Electrical Sites: $28 per night Monday-Sunday
  • All sites include paved parking pad, sheltered picnic table, and fire ring.

Services include: vault toilet facilities, and water faucets for fill-up only (no water hook-ups available).

Camping fees are reduced $3.00 ($33.00+tax electric and $25.00 non-electric) on Sunday through Thursday nights (excluding holidays) for valid Colorado Aspen Leaf holders.

Camping Reservation and Pass Information

  • All sites at this park are available by reservation ONLY.

  • You MUST have a reservation to occupy any campsite.

  • Making a reservation is EASY! Anytime, day or night:

  • You can still make reservations 6 months in advance, but sites are available for reservation 24/7.

  • THERE IS NO EXTRA RESERVATION FEE!

  • You can purchase your campsite at the park office with cash and you can buy MORE THAN 2 NIGHTS at a time on site, but after-hours, you call the reservation line and use a credit card.

  • All vehicles must have a valid daily or Annual Colorado State Park Pass for every day the vehicle is in the park. This fee is in addition to the camping fees.

(Updated: 10/9/2023 11:15 AM)

Dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome in the park as long as:

  • They are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times.
  • Their waste is properly disposed of.

(Updated: 5/24/2024 9:11 AM)

Education Programs

ALL EDUCATION PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

(Updated: 11/14/2022 5:12 PM)

Fishing

See Lake Pueblo’s Fishing page for information.

(Updated: 11/14/2022 5:15 PM)

Group Picnicking

Group pavilions are open.

With plenty of amenities and stunning views, any of Lake Pueblo’s group pavilions are a great choice for your group gathering.

With one week’s notice and a $150.00 fee you can reserve one of the following pavilions:

Quail Run

  • Located on the South Side of Lake Pueblo.
  • Quantity of eight - 8’ tables.
  • Electricity.
  • Two barbecues (you bring your own charcoal).
  • Fire Pit (bring your own firewood or purchase from Lake Pueblo for $6.00/bundle).
  • Volleyball court (you bring the net and ball).
  • Horseshoe pit (you bring the horseshoes).
  • Close to a playground for the kids.
  • Close to restroom facilities.

Big Lizard

  • Big Lizard has a quantity of eighteen - 8’ tables - Two of which are handicapped tables.
  • Electricity.
  • Two barbecues (you bring your own charcoal).
  • Fire Pit (bring your own firewood or purchase from Lake Pueblo for $6.00/bundle).
  • Volleyball court (you bring the net and ball).
  • Close to restroom facilities.

Lone Owl

  • Lone Owl is situated on the furthest point over the lake.
  • Lone Owl has a quantity of sixteen - 8’ tables - One of which is a handicap table.
  • Electricity.
  • Two barbecues (you bring your own charcoal).
  • Fire Pit (bring your firewood or purchase from Lake Pueblo for $6.00/bundle).
  • Volleyball court (you bring the net and ball).
  • Horseshoe pit (you bring the horseshoes).
  • Close to restroom facilities.

All three pavilions may be rented from 10 am to 10 pm and each can accommodate up to 100 individuals.

Note: A VALID PARK PASS IS REQUIRED ON EVERY VEHICLE ENTERING THE PARK.

Reservations can be made anytime, day or night online at www.cpwshop.com.

(Updated: 5/24/2024 9:12 AM)

Hiking

Take the paved trail around the park or along the Arkansas River, or get a spectacular view on the top of Arkansas Point trail. A trail map is located at the kiosk at Arkansas Point Campground.

There is also a trail on the north side, trail head at West Fishing Road. This trail follows the shore and can go beyond.

For more information on trails, visit the Trails page.

Remember: When hiking with your dog, you must keep them on a 6’ leash at all times and pick up their waste.

(Updated: 11/14/2022 5:15 PM)

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is allowed on the Arkansas Point Trail System. Park in the lot at Arkansas Point Campground and ride up into the bluffs for a bird’s-eye view. Please note that while horses are welcomed and encouraged on the Arkansas Point Trails, they are not permitted on the paved trails or the north shore trails. Horses are welcome for day-trips, but not allowed in the campgrounds for over-night stays.

(Updated: 10/1/2018 1:38 PM)

Hunting

Small game and waterfowl hunting is permitted in designated hunting areas during legal seasons after Labor Day through the Thursday before Memorial Weekend. For more information on hunting regulations, visit the Hunting page. See our List of Publications for a map of the areas where hunting is permitted on the park.

(Updated: 10/1/2018 1:39 PM)

Jet Skiing

All Jet Skis must be launched and loaded at the boat ramps. Please review the boat ramp information for current boat ramp hours.

(Updated: 6/20/2020 9:39 AM)

Picnicking

Several individual picnic tables are spread throughout the park. A park pass is required to access the park.

(Updated: 6/20/2020 9:40 AM)

Sailboarding

A steady breeze is common at Lake Pueblo and makes for a great boarding experience. Just launch at the area named just for this sport: Sailboard! For more information, visit the Water Recreation page.

(Updated: 10/1/2018 1:39 PM)

Swimming

Cliff-diving is dangerous and strictly prohibited.

Swimming is always at the individual’s own risk.

(Updated: 5/24/2024 9:20 AM)

Water Skiing

Plenty of room to move. Just make sure you have your observer, your flag, and your sense of adventure! For more information, visit the Water Recreation page.

(Updated: 6/20/2020 9:41 AM)

Whitewater Rafting

Throughout the summer, rivers will vary and swift flows may be present. Always use common sense and keep safety in mind when participating in river activities. The Arkansas River below the dam provides the adventurer an opportunity for kayaking and rafting.

Life preservers are required when sporting on the river.

(Updated: 10/1/2018 1:40 PM)

Winter Activities

It’s not uncommon to enjoy sunny days that reach into the 60’s throughout the winter season at the park. With a little extra caution and some warm clothes, visitors can boat, fish, camp, hike, or bike all winter long. Visit the Winter Activities page.

(Updated: 10/1/2018 1:40 PM)

Winter Camping

See Lake Pueblo’s Winter Activities​ page for more information.

(Updated: 11/14/2022 5:19 PM)