Lathrop State Park
Huerfano County ,CO
Map Images taken from Park Brochure.
A Map of Lathrop State Park
History:
Lathrop State Park, with 1,594 land acres lies on a high plains grassland dotted with pinon and Juniper that is typical of this region of Colorado. Among these trees live a wide variety of mammals, birds, and water fowl. With the assistance of Huerfano County residents, Lathrop was leased in 1962 as Colorado's first state park. It is named for the first director of the Division of Parks and Outdoors Recreation, Harold W. Lathrop.
Fishing with a view
Fishing:
Martin and Horseshoe Lakes are stocked with rainbow trout, channel catfish, tiger muskie, bass, walleye, bluegill, and crappie.
Fishing licenses are required- go to visitor center for regulations
Boating:
Martin Lake with 180 acres of surface area offers waterskiing, fishing, powerboating, windsurfing and swimming.
Swimming is permitted in only the designated areas.
See visitor center for rules and regulations.
Calm Waters on Martin Lake
Camping
Lathrop State Park offers its visitors 104 campsites on two campgrounds
( one w/ electric the other without).
Campgrounds accommodate motor homes,trailers, and tents.
Reservations can be made through the Colorado State Parks Reservations
1-800-678-CAMP or www.parks.state.co.us
Three days to 6 months in advance.
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