Swim at designated beach45 miPueblo Reservoir
Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo West
Martin Lake
Lathrop State Park, Walsenburg, ColoradoLakeSwim beach only
Martin Lake has a designated swim beach at Lathrop State Park near Walsenburg.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- Vehicle fee applies.
- Swim hours
- Park daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Facilities
- Swim beach, covered picnic tables, grills, boat ramps
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards.
- Dogs
- Pets are not permitted at the swim beach.
- Managed by
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
When you can swim
Jan
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Take US Highway 160 to County Road 502, about 3 miles west of Walsenburg, then enter Lathrop State Park.
37.6095, -104.8350
Get directionsKnow before you go
- Swim only at the designated swim beach.
- Children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult.
- Do not bring pets to the swim beach.
- Do not bring glass to the swim beach.
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Questions about Martin Lake
Can you swim at Martin Lake?
Yes. Public swimming is permitted at the designated swim beach only, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, without lifeguards.
Does it cost anything to swim at Martin Lake?
Vehicle fee applies.
Are dogs allowed at Martin Lake?
Pets are not permitted at the swim beach.
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