Piñon Campground

Piñon Campground offers a quintessential Colorado camping experience, combining breathtaking mountain views with well-maintained facilities and diverse recreational opportunities. This expansive campground, situated within Lathrop State Park, provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern conveniences for both RV and tent campers.

The campground features paved sites with electrical hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables, all set against a backdrop of pinyon pines and junipers that provide welcome shade and privacy. Two lakes within the park, Martin and Horseshoe, offer excellent fishing, boating, and water sports options just a short distance from the campsites. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding landscape, showcasing the park's diverse ecosystems and providing opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Located just three miles west of Walsenburg, Piñon Campground serves as an ideal base for exploring southern Colorado. The Spanish Peaks and Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate the horizon, creating a stunning visual backdrop. Within a short drive, campers can access the unique geological formations of the Spanish Peaks, known for their impressive radiating dikes that attract geologists from around the world. The park's location also makes it a convenient stopover for those traveling to the Great Sand Dunes National Park, approximately an hour's drive away.