Trinidad Lake State Park, State park and recreational area in Las Animas County, US
Trinidad Lake State Park encompasses 2,960 acres of land with a large reservoir surrounded by pinyon-juniper woodlands and mixed-grass prairie landscapes.
The creation of Trinidad Lake followed the construction of Trinidad Dam by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1978, with the park opening in 1980.
The territory holds archaeological sites dating from the Sopris Phase of 1075 CE, reflecting Native American presence including Jicarilla Apache and Ute settlements.
The park maintains 73 electrical campsites, 46 picnic areas, and 10.3 miles of trails, with daily vehicle passes available for $10.
Trinidad Lake State Park functions as a Complementary Interpretive Facility for the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, featuring traditional Native American cooking structures.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1980
Operator: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Address: 32610 32610 Colorado Highway 12 81082 Trinidad 81082 Trinidad
Website: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/trinidadlake
GPS coordinates: 37.14560,-104.57000
Latest update: May 15, 2025 17:51
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