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La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

LA VISTA CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
LA VISTA CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
LA VISTA CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
LA VISTA CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
LA VISTA CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL

About La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

La Vista Campground is situated in a meadow overlooking the west side of the 40-acre Lake Isabel. It is set along the Frontier Pathways and Historic Byway in the Wet Mountains along one of the Colorado Birding Trails. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed purely for recreation purposes. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lake attracts many campers who come to hike, canoe, fish and spend time bird watching. St. Charles Creek flows near the campground and offers additional fishing opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 22

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Birding

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: VIST
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: VIST
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: VIST
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: VIST
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: VIST
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: VIST
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: WALKIN 1
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: WALKIN 1
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: WALKIN 1
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: LAKE
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (276)

Review Summary

4.6
276 reviews
5
73.2%
202
4
15.9%
44
3
5.8%
16
2
3.6%
10
1
1.4%
4

Charles M

Verified

December 16, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: LAKE

5

Well maintained with a friendly camphost.

Charles M

Verified

December 16, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: LAKE

5

Well maintained with a friendly camphost.

Marilyn V

Verified

November 22, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LAKE

4

Great place to camp.

Marilyn V

Verified

November 22, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LAKE

4

Great place to camp.

Sandra M

Verified

September 25, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

Very nice majestic quiet campground. Rustic and beautiful.

Sandra M

Verified

September 25, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

Very nice majestic quiet campground. Rustic and beautiful.

Jennifer M

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

This place is beautiful! It’s quiet. Lake Isabel is lovely and it wasn’t crowded at all. I should have brought a SUP to float around on. It’s dog friendly (leashes required). The spots are not too close together in my opinion. There are plenty of restrooms around the area and they were cleaned every morning. Fire wood was available for purchase on site, which came in handy. The host for our site wasn’t there during our stay but another host made sure we were good. There were lots of trails to wander. Some were next to a stream in a beautifully wooded area with picnic sites spread out along the trail. We definitely want to come back! FYI, we stayed in #26, which was right across from a restroom, fairly close to the lake. It was a tent site that you could also park at, and there was electricity at that site. It also had a fire pit with a grate on top if you needed to cook. Enjoy!

Jennifer M

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

This place is beautiful! It’s quiet. Lake Isabel is lovely and it wasn’t crowded at all. I should have brought a SUP to float around on. It’s dog friendly (leashes required). The spots are not too close together in my opinion. There are plenty of restrooms around the area and they were cleaned every morning. Fire wood was available for purchase on site, which came in handy. The host for our site wasn’t there during our stay but another host made sure we were good. There were lots of trails to wander. Some were next to a stream in a beautifully wooded area with picnic sites spread out along the trail. We definitely want to come back! FYI, we stayed in #26, which was right across from a restroom, fairly close to the lake. It was a tent site that you could also park at, and there was electricity at that site. It also had a fire pit with a grate on top if you needed to cook. Enjoy!

Donna P

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

La Vista Campground is the best of everything for camping. We camped in a pop-up trailer, and it was peaceful and quiet with lovely views. No bright lights, no loud radio, no loud TV sounds, no cell service -- just peace and quiet. Eccess to Lake Isabel and hiking trails. Plenty of room between campsites. Lots of clean porta potties.

Donna P

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

La Vista Campground is the best of everything for camping. We camped in a pop-up trailer, and it was peaceful and quiet with lovely views. No bright lights, no loud radio, no loud TV sounds, no cell service -- just peace and quiet. Eccess to Lake Isabel and hiking trails. Plenty of room between campsites. Lots of clean porta potties.

Location La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

Address:
San Carlos Ranger District
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.9844 / -105.059

Elevation: 2616 feet

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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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