CO State Parks•Trinidad, CO•10.5h from Austin

Trinidad Lake State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$28–56/nt

Hookups

Full hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Year-round

Reservations

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Highlights

▶ Full hookups at 6,200 ft — southernmost CO hookup option; excellent spring/fall camping with mild temps
▶ Cucharas Creek birding; Spanish Peaks backdrop; Trinidad historic downtown 3 mi east
▶ Year-round operation; one of the closest CO state parks to Austin (~10.5 hrs via I-35 N → I-25 N)

Planning Notes

73 sites; Carpios Ridge electric loops + 4 full-hookup sites. Pull-throughs available. Paved CO-12 access (3 mi west of Trinidad off I-25).

Contact: (719) 846-6951

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.