Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Lathrop adventure.
Get on the water or tee off at the golf course in Coloradoâs first state park. Â
Framed by the snow-hatted mountains of the Spanish Peaks, Lathropâs two lakes provide plenty of ways to get on the water. At Martin Lake, water-skiing and powerboating are the activities of choice, or you can cool off with a swim. Over at Horseshoe Lake, the tranquil waters are ideal for canoeing, kayaking, or wakeless boating, and both lakes are teeming with catfish, bass, and trout. Land activities are just as varied—explore the parkâs trails on foot, by bike, or on horseback; go bird-watching; hit the archery range; or tee off at the only state park golf course in Colorado.
Lathrop State Park is busiest from May through September, and this is peak season for camping, swimming, and water sports. Land activities are enjoyable through all seasons with the right clothing, and autumn is the ideal time to dodge the crowds and admire the parkâs cottonwood trees with their colorful foliage. Winter campers can stay at the Pinon CampgroundâLoop D stays open year-roundâbut boating is restricted to hand-launched boats from November through February. Â