Yucca Campground, near Walsenburg, Colorado, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it easy to find a spot that suits your needs.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained pit toilets and showers, which are a hit among visitors. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites, allowing for a bit of privacy while still being close to nature. One reviewer mentioned, “My site was private on three sides,” which is a nice perk for those wanting a little seclusion.

If you're into outdoor activities, you're in luck! The nearby lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, and even jetskiing. Plus, there are trails like the Hogback Trail for hiking enthusiasts. Just be prepared for some wind; a few campers noted that it can get pretty breezy at night, so securing your tent is a must.

While the campground has its quirks, like the occasional fly or noise from the nearby highway, the beautiful views and friendly atmosphere make it a worthwhile stop. Whether you're planning a quick getaway or a longer stay, Yucca Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor experience.

Camping opportunities abound at Lathrop. Lathrop’s two campgrounds have 103 sites that can accommodate motor homes, trailers and tents, and offer either a basic or improved camping experience. Improved Sites provide 20/30/50 amp electricity at the site, but do not provide water or sewer hookups. Pi​​​ñ​on Campground is ideal for large camping units. Click the "Fees" link on the left side of this page for campsite prices.

Winter camping is available.

Yucca Campground — Lathrop State Park

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Walsenburg, CO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Walsenburg is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Walsenburg, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

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The Best Camping Near Walsenburg, Colorado

Nice, clean park. Pretty views, great swim beach.  Didn't try the fishing.  Nice space between sites BUT site # 7 looked liked the "Amityville Horror", being infested by biting flies.
Would come back except for the almost 3 hour drive might be a deal breaker.

5 except for the flies.

We didn’t go very far in but the park has some beautiful views, including a lake we could walk to from the campsite. We stayed at the Yucca Campground which was great and the spots were nicely spaced out. It was a little challenging to find a good flat spot to set up our tent and the spot we did find didn’t last long, it got VERY windy that night and we had to move our tent between some trees which helped a little. The bathrooms are hole in the ground outhouses and were quite smelly and loaded with flys but that’s camping for ya! 

Pros and cons of nature

Colorado State Parks are expensive. We had a VERY basic site with communal water &amp; vault toilets for $28 + $9 day fee. Nice picnic tables &amp; fire rings though. Way too close to the highway — noisy! Plus helicopter overhead made sleep difficult. 

Too much $$ for too little

Basic camping was good. Clean site. The electric sites fill up quickly. Staff was nice and helpful at station. Pit toilet was clean. Winds were forceful and crazy at night. Maybe a storm was coming. I would stay here again. (Nice towns close by.)

Nice Stop

You need to pay for site, $9 entrance fee, and showers (50 cents for 4 minutes, etc.). 

Lake for fishing, jetskiing, swimming. Hogback Trail and other trails. Golf course for campers (prob for fee; looked quite nice!).

The pit toilet in Yucca Campground is basically clean and without odor, but they must have chosen the cheapest and lowest ones available. See pic. 

The bathrooms in Pinon were flush. This is where showers were located as well. 

Stayed in Yucca. My site was private on three sides but one side was open to rest of sites. Easily fixed if you set up tent there. Site 3 has nice elevation. 

Clean, nice campground

Clean campground and restrooms. Great views of Spanish peaks

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