Trinidad offers not one but two state parks to enjoy, including Fishers Peak, one of Colorado’s newest and largest parks.
Soak up a variety of outdoor recreation options, including water sports, at Trinidad Lake State Park. Or scout out adventure on hiking, trail running, and mountain biking trails at Fishers Peak State Park.
Not sure which to choose first? We’ll help you decide.
Trinidad Lake State Park
- Covers 2,900 acres of the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Rockies
- Home to the KT Boundary – the geological line marking the end of the dinosaurs
- Offers fishing, boating, and water recreation on Trinidad Lake
- 10 miles of trails for exploring
- Great opportunities to see native plants, and wildlife.
- Offers two campgrounds with tent sites and RV/trailer hookups


Fishers Peak State Park
- Spans 19,200 acres – making it Colorado’s 2nd largest state park
- Features the 9,633’ Fishers Peak
- Located on the east side of I-25 near the New Mexico border
- Known for diverse wildlife and birding opportunities
- Currently offers 16 miles of open trails
- Dogs are not permitted in initial phase
