Camping

Camping at all state parks now requires a reservation.

Lathrop has 103 campsites and three group-camping areas. The campgrounds accommodate motor homes, trailers, and tents, offering either a basic or improved camping experience.

Campsite reservations may be made by calling (800) 244-5613 or by reserving online.

• Camping pricing information can be found on the park Fees page.
• Group campground reservations can be made by visiting www.cpwshop.com or by calling (800) 244-5613.

Quiet hours should be observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Yucca Campground

Yucca Campground is non-electric. It has 21 back-in campsites providing a basic camping experience with gravel roads, vault toilets, and water hydrants throughout the campground. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit. This area can accommodate tents and small camping units such as pop-up campers, camper vans, pickup trucks with camper tops, and small RVs. Trash receptacles are provided at the campground entrance.

Piñon Campground

Piñon Campground has 82 campsites and features pull-through or back-in paved sites, paved roads, up to 50-amp electrical hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables. It also has new restrooms and pay showers in each loop. Public water hydrants are located throughout the campground but do not allow for individual hookup, and a dump station is available. Trash receptacles are located at the entrance to each of the campground’s four loops. Handicap sites are also available. Children will enjoy the centrally located playground and evening programs in the Piñon amphitheater every Friday and Saturday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The golf course is also within walking distance.

Group Camping

• Group camping reservations can now be made 6 months in advance.
• Reservations can be made by visiting www.cpwshop.com or calling (800) 244-5613.

Group Site A - $140, up to 30 people. No electricity. Cottonwood trees, vault toilets, 3 large (16x16) tent pads, 3 picnic tables, water nearby, stand-up grill and fire pit. Limited parking up to 8 passenger vehicles. A single camping trailer may be parked in the vehicle parking area along the roadside if it isn’t restricting traffic flow. Additional vehicles may be parked at the Martin Lake spillway parking lot.

Group Site B - $225, up to 50 people. The group may have up to 7 trailers or RVs with electrical hookups available and 6 other motor vehicles in this site. Tents may be set in a cul-de-sac in addition to camping units parked around the perimeter. Small trees, picnic tables, grill, vault toilets, and water nearby. All vehicles that enter the park must have a current park pass.

Los Alamos Group Camping and Picnic Area - $250, up to 50 campers. This area allows seven RVs or camping trailers with electrical hookups available. Tents may also be set up near the pavilion, accommodating a total of 50 campers. The perfect location for large family gatherings, groups who enjoy watersports, etc. Near Martin Lake shoreline and beach area.