Camping in Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park offers more than 60 miles of shoreline, 4,600 surface acres of water, and two full-service marinas, ideal for boating, sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, river tubing, and fishing for a variety of stocked fish. You’ll also find plenty to do on land, including excellent mountain biking and hiking along  some 75 miles of paved and unpaved trails. Nearly 400 campsites make it easy to spend the night—all include a paved parking area, covered picnic table, and fire pit, while some sites offer electric and water hookups.

• Best for RVs campers and lake access: All of the sites in the Arkansas Point Campground feature 50-amp electric hookups and easy access to the south boat ramp.
• Best for peace and quiet: There are no water or electric hookups in the Juniper Breaks Campground.
• Best for groups: Loops M, N, and O in the Eagle View area of Northern Plains Campground are best set up to accommodate groups.

1. All campsites require a reservation. During peak season, make a reservation as soon as you know your dates, as early as six months in advance.
2. If your plans are flexible, try to visit during the week, during non-holiday periods, or in winter. The park is open year-round.
3. Plan to arrive first thing in the morning to make a reservation for any potential unreserved sites.

The park is busiest between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Temperatures soar in summer, making it a popular time for water sports and the best fishing. The Rock Canyon Swim Beach is only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day from Thursday through Monday. Small game and waterfowl hunting is permitted in designated areas between Labor Day and Memorial Day. The park is open year-round, with generally mild temperatures, making non-peak periods a great time to escape the crowds. Winter is ideal for spotting water birds.

• The North Shore Marina rents sailboats while the South Shore Marina rents pontoons and jet skis.
• Swimming is not permitted in the reservoir (though wading is). Swimming is only permitted at the Rock Canyon Swim Beach, although there are no lifeguards.
• Boating is permitted 24 hours a day, but loading and unloading is prohibited after hours.
• Hunters may only use a bow and arrow or shotguns loaded with birdshot.
• The park offers several accessible campsites, parking spaces, fishing piers, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, grills, and a paved path around the pond.
• Bring your own firewood or purchase it onsite. Cutting or gathering wood in the park is prohibited.