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

Susan A

Verified

September 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE

5

Always a great time at La Vista Campground.

Susan A

Verified

September 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE

5

Always a great time at La Vista Campground.

Sabrina H

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

5

Tent site #3, great location not too close to neighbors and away from RV's so no generator noise! Some shade, great trees, very small hike down a hill to the site. If you're camping with another group grab sites 3 and 4; they are adjacent. Can hear the creek, which is lovely esp at night. Latrines very clean. Campground well maintained; Lake Isabel is very pretty (though lots of weeds). Good local hiking, DON'T MISS Bishop castle up the road!

Sabrina H

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

5

Tent site #3, great location not too close to neighbors and away from RV's so no generator noise! Some shade, great trees, very small hike down a hill to the site. If you're camping with another group grab sites 3 and 4; they are adjacent. Can hear the creek, which is lovely esp at night. Latrines very clean. Campground well maintained; Lake Isabel is very pretty (though lots of weeds). Good local hiking, DON'T MISS Bishop castle up the road!

Felice G

September 10, 2021

4

Difficult to level RV in some spots. Otherwise a great, friendly place.

Felice G

September 10, 2021

4

Difficult to level RV in some spots. Otherwise a great, friendly place.

Connie F

Verified

September 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: VIST

2

Toilet were very dirty. And it smelled very bad. The host didn't even talk to us til the second day. And we didn't have our pass for our cars.

Connie F

Verified

September 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: VIST

2

Toilet were very dirty. And it smelled very bad. The host didn't even talk to us til the second day. And we didn't have our pass for our cars.

Frank V

Verified

September 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE

4

Needs some grading.

Frank V

Verified

September 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE

4

Needs some grading.

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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