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

Available sites

22 total sites

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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
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Nov
Dec
Currently closed

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 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 002, Loop: VIST Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 003, Loop: VIST Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 004, Loop: VIST Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 005, Loop: VIST Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 006, Loop: VIST Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 008, Loop: WALKIN 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 009, Loop: WALKIN 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 010, Loop: WALKIN 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 011, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (290)

Review Summary

4.6
290 reviews
5
73.8%
214
4
15.5%
45
3
5.9%
17
2
3.4%
10
1
1.4%
4

Joni C

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

4

Camp site was great. Our only complaint was the store/restaurant that was supposed to be open both Sat/Sun were not. There was only a sign saying it was closed with no explaination. I also wish the campgrounds were open longer in the season.

Daniel O

Verified

September 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LAKE

5

Great spot near a pretty lake. Healthy, beautiful forest near campground but fire damage visible.

Linda S

Verified

September 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

This is our favorite campground. Close to home, it offers everything we need. We always have the best time here.

Michael H

Verified

September 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LAKE

5

This campground is a favorite. Very peaceful. Clean and well kept. Close to lake and hiking areas. We’ll be back!

Bonni P

Verified

July 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: VIST

5

It was a beautiful location. The fire pit should be further from where the tent spot should be.

Mike H

Verified

July 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LAKE

5

Host was helpful and courteous. Campgrounds were kept clean, quiet and openly inviting. Had a good time and met new people. Everyone was friendly.

Marjorie V

Verified

June 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

5

The staff were very attentive and helpful
They keep the campground clean

Amanda B

Verified

June 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WALKIN 1

5

We loved our trip. We overestimated our ability to park nearby and walk into the campsite - it was a short walk but carrying every load was too much for a single parent. Learned our lesson and will be booking drive up camp sites in the future. We still loved Lake Isabel and learned a lot!

Carolyn R

Verified

June 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

3

Spots are easy to get in and out of. Hook ups are 30 amp only (not 15 as stated). Spot 21 has a very rough and deteriorated asphalt pad that still needed over 5” of leveling, as most other spots need some kind of leveling. Toilets were very clean and maintained. Beautiful area! Found a picnic area with a creek and lots of tree cover down the road, still in that area. Spot 21 has no tree shade, so you will be directly in the sun. You are pretty close to your neighbors (25 ft approximately). Surrounded by tall wild grass, very uneven ground with a lot of holes. There is a Restaurant Lodge down the road with a small little store inside, for anything you may forget. Or any souvenirs you may need. There is a foot path that goes around the lake which is very nice to walk or even ride a bike on. Mornings into early evenings are very hot as you are in direct sunlight. Spot 21 faces in a northeast direction so you will get an intense blast of sunlight and heat first thing in the AM.

Trevor T

Verified

June 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: VIST

5

Campsites were very clean. Very spread out and felt tucked into the mountains. Would highly recommend

Location & Directions for La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

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

Elevation: 2,616 ft

Getting There

From Pueblo, go 25 mi south on Interstate 25 to exit 74. Drive west 18 mi on State Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area, then turn right into the first campground on the right (about 1.3 mi).

Nearest town

Canon City, CO - 49 mi

About over 1 hr (69 min) to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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