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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

Lloyd F

Verified

June 13, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LAKE

5

Disappointed no water but hosts made up for any inconvenience. Had to go about 1/2 mile up the hill toward Rye to get cell coverage.

Lloyd F

Verified

June 13, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LAKE

5

Disappointed no water but hosts made up for any inconvenience. Had to go about 1/2 mile up the hill toward Rye to get cell coverage.

Lawanna S

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: VIST

4

Very nice shaded area, large trees perfect for hammocks. Clean and the park rangers are kind and very helpfull. I reserved sites 5 and 6 for my granddaughters 13th birthday party she said it was the best party of her life. I like that it's pet friendly with no extra charge. Very nice lake to spend time with family and friends.

Lawanna S

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: VIST

4

Very nice shaded area, large trees perfect for hammocks. Clean and the park rangers are kind and very helpfull. I reserved sites 5 and 6 for my granddaughters 13th birthday party she said it was the best party of her life. I like that it's pet friendly with no extra charge. Very nice lake to spend time with family and friends.

Christiaan V

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

Why a great camp. The hill up there from I25 is a bit steep but it is well worth it. We had Mule Deer Buck fighting each other in our backyard and the camp staff was very friendly and helpful. The electricity works as advertised. Our campsite had a fairly steep incline but nothing that a piece of firewood under the nose jack did not fix. Fishing is so so in the lake but there is fish. The little restaurant in town is good for an evening dinner.

Susan S

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

3

We liked the campground & enjoyed our experience. Higher ratings if it had a shower, or at least something near by, since we have a little pop-up. The toilets were clean & didn't smell, that's a real plus. We liked our campsite & the other campers were fairly quiet. Nice view of the lake from our site & we were able to hike around. It's a short drive over to Bishop's Castle, which was interesting. We will probably go back some day, it's only a couple of hours from our house.

Christiaan V

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

Why a great camp. The hill up there from I25 is a bit steep but it is well worth it. We had Mule Deer Buck fighting each other in our backyard and the camp staff was very friendly and helpful. The electricity works as advertised. Our campsite had a fairly steep incline but nothing that a piece of firewood under the nose jack did not fix. Fishing is so so in the lake but there is fish. The little restaurant in town is good for an evening dinner.

Susan S

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

3

We liked the campground & enjoyed our experience. Higher ratings if it had a shower, or at least something near by, since we have a little pop-up. The toilets were clean & didn't smell, that's a real plus. We liked our campsite & the other campers were fairly quiet. Nice view of the lake from our site & we were able to hike around. It's a short drive over to Bishop's Castle, which was interesting. We will probably go back some day, it's only a couple of hours from our house.

Susan A

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

We always have a nice relaxing time at la Vista. We went to Bishop's Castle on this trip.

Susan A

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE

5

We always have a nice relaxing time at la Vista. We went to Bishop's Castle on this trip.

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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