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
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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

Ben V

Verified

June 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

4

Awesome campground in a beautiful place. The weather was a bit chilly, but we had a great time.

Ben V

Verified

June 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

4

Awesome campground in a beautiful place. The weather was a bit chilly, but we had a great time.

Jaime P

Verified

June 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

5

Host was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were super clean. Felt welcome and safe, and me and my pup had a very quiet tent site all to ourselves. Soundtrack for the evening was babbling brook.

Jaime P

Verified

June 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

5

Host was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were super clean. Felt welcome and safe, and me and my pup had a very quiet tent site all to ourselves. Soundtrack for the evening was babbling brook.

Sylvia W

Verified

September 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LAKE

4

Will return next year.

Sylvia W

Verified

September 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LAKE

4

Will return next year.

cynthia d

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

1

Was told that I could make reservation for one night because it was the end of the season and then everything was first come the next day. When I arrived the campground was full and nothing was available for the next day. All sites full and most with reserved tags. I could NOT reserve for the next day but all these campers could??

I was told that my site was next to my friends which I also booked . It was way down the hill. Not even close. We are senior citizens and took the word of the booking agent.

We did not stay there, we went to Ophir campground where Sheila was SUPER helpful and got us adjacent sites and checked on us daily. She even asked about noise from other sites. She was so helpful.

Shelly Reed at La Vista was also very helpful in directing us to the Ophir campground. Both constantly checked with Laurie who was also very helpful.

The hosts were EXCELLENT but the booking is TERRIBLE.

cynthia d

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

1

Was told that I could make reservation for one night because it was the end of the season and then everything was first come the next day. When I arrived the campground was full and nothing was available for the next day. All sites full and most with reserved tags. I could NOT reserve for the next day but all these campers could??

I was told that my site was next to my friends which I also booked . It was way down the hill. Not even close. We are senior citizens and took the word of the booking agent.

We did not stay there, we went to Ophir campground where Sheila was SUPER helpful and got us adjacent sites and checked on us daily. She even asked about noise from other sites. She was so helpful.

Shelly Reed at La Vista was also very helpful in directing us to the Ophir campground. Both constantly checked with Laurie who was also very helpful.

The hosts were EXCELLENT but the booking is TERRIBLE.

LuAnn H

Verified

September 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

La Vista is a small campground with the majority of campers respectful of others. The surroundings are beautiful, lots of trees and wildlife. We love the many well-maintained walking roads and trails. There is a different route to take each day. The camp hosts are the BEST, friendly and helpful. They do a great job of keeping the facilities and grounds clean.

LuAnn H

Verified

September 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

La Vista is a small campground with the majority of campers respectful of others. The surroundings are beautiful, lots of trees and wildlife. We love the many well-maintained walking roads and trails. There is a different route to take each day. The camp hosts are the BEST, friendly and helpful. They do a great job of keeping the facilities and grounds clean.

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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