Trinidad Lake has a lot to offer and is just a few miles from town. It was created in 1978 as an irrigation and flood control project. The town of Sopris was flooded to create the lake. The 2,500 acre park has an average average altitude of 6,300 feet. The lake is 800 acres.
There are 9 miles of trails. There are 73 campsites along with picnic areas. Campsites are available for RVs, trailers and tents. There are central water hydrants, electric hookups, flush toilets and showers. There is also a coin operated laundry facility. Group camping and picnicking facilities are also available. There are 10 campsites on the southshore that are non electric.
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/TrinidadLake/Pages/Camping.aspx
Boating is allowed. There are submerged hazards.
Fishing is allowed for rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill.
There is a new archery range available https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/TrinidadLake/Pages/ArcheryRange.aspx
Need to Know
Swimming is not allowed
Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash.