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
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Closed periods
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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

LuAnn H

Verified

July 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LAKE

3

Beautiful surroundings and good campsites. However, this year, the vault toilets poorly maintained. In previous years, campground management/hosts were always welcoming, friendly and helpful. That was not the case this year. Management never spoke to us. Some of them always looked crabby no matter what.

Malgorzata T

Verified

July 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

3

The good: camp hosts were super nice and informative. Campsite was clean.

The bad: campsite 3 and 4 are not separated far enough and there’s little privacy between the camps. Choose campsite 1 or 2 instead. Contacting the camp host/ campground was nearly impossible prior to the trip and I had to call around 7 Different times before finally getting the correct person.

Overall I’m not sure if I would stay here again. This is a spot for people with large families and children. It’s loud and busy. Which is fine. But if that’s not what you’re looking for- look elsewhere.

Malgorzata T

Verified

July 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

3

The good: camp hosts were super nice and informative. Campsite was clean.

The bad: campsite 3 and 4 are not separated far enough and there’s little privacy between the camps. Choose campsite 1 or 2 instead. Contacting the camp host/ campground was nearly impossible prior to the trip and I had to call around 7 Different times before finally getting the correct person.

Overall I’m not sure if I would stay here again. This is a spot for people with large families and children. It’s loud and busy. Which is fine. But if that’s not what you’re looking for- look elsewhere.

Shannon S

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Shannon S

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Shannon S

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Debbie D

Verified

June 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Loved this place! Beautiful scenery The sites were decently spread apart, the Camp Hosts were very friendly and knowledgable. The facilities were always nice and clean.
We had fun hiking around the lake and kayaking.
Definitely recommend La Vista.

Debbie D

Verified

June 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Loved this place! Beautiful scenery The sites were decently spread apart, the Camp Hosts were very friendly and knowledgable. The facilities were always nice and clean.
We had fun hiking around the lake and kayaking.
Definitely recommend La Vista.

RaeAnn E

Verified

June 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

5

Nice campsite tucked away behind beautiful Lake Isabel, which is within walking distance (though it's a bit of a trip) and stocked full of trout ready to go after your bait. Worms were all we needed for a full stringer to grill over the fire. We were welcomed the evening we arrived by the campground host and outside of that, were left to ourselves.

nick r

Verified

June 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

3

Beautiful but all the campground employees are like ants on a sugar cube. Way to many- they just drive around and around starting at 7 am

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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