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Trinidad Lake State Park, Trinidad, CO

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Trinidad Lake State Park

Lakeside state park near Trinidad offering water recreation, trails, camping, and pinyon-juniper wildlife viewing.

32610 Highway 12, Trinidad, CO 81082 · Trinidad, CO

About Trinidad Lake State Park

Set around a reservoir in southern Colorado, this state park suits visitors who want quiet outdoor time and a base for nearby sights. The lake supports boating and fishing for several trout, bass, catfish, and panfish species. Visitors can walk or ride about ten miles of trails through pinyon-juniper woodland and prairie, where birds, deer, elk, and other wildlife are often seen. Campsites, picnic areas, and a visitor center are available, and the park also holds geology and history displays tied to the region's coal mining, ranching, and Santa Fe Trail past.

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