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

Dale A

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

5

Our site was not exactly level and the host came over and advised us of the condition, then proceeded to provide blocking for that site. Above & beyond what was expected! Camp area very well maintained & cleaned!!! No lazy bones at this camp area. What a nice surprize. These people are top-notch. Will definitely be back!!

Christina S

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LAKE

3

Campground has 15amp electric in most spots (rv sites only), hosts were very friendly and our site was relatively clean. However, our site #23, was overlooked by two toilets. Our fire pit was literally a few feet away from them. Locations of bathrooms were not accurate on the map. We had three to choose from- the two right behind us and one right across from us. Quite ridiculous really. There is access to the lake from the campground. The lake is heavily used and unfortunately people were leaving their trash and fishing line all over the path around the lake. We couldn’t rent boats/paddle boards due to covid. Stars/Milky Way at night were amazing! You must go to Bishops Castle which is only another 5 mi up the road.

Dale A

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

5

Our site was not exactly level and the host came over and advised us of the condition, then proceeded to provide blocking for that site. Above & beyond what was expected! Camp area very well maintained & cleaned!!! No lazy bones at this camp area. What a nice surprize. These people are top-notch. Will definitely be back!!

Christina S

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LAKE

3

Campground has 15amp electric in most spots (rv sites only), hosts were very friendly and our site was relatively clean. However, our site #23, was overlooked by two toilets. Our fire pit was literally a few feet away from them. Locations of bathrooms were not accurate on the map. We had three to choose from- the two right behind us and one right across from us. Quite ridiculous really. There is access to the lake from the campground. The lake is heavily used and unfortunately people were leaving their trash and fishing line all over the path around the lake. We couldn’t rent boats/paddle boards due to covid. Stars/Milky Way at night were amazing! You must go to Bishops Castle which is only another 5 mi up the road.

Marita S

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

5

The campground was clean and the camp host was very nice and helpful. The camping spaces are very large so there is plenty of privacy. Bathrooms were clean and always socked with TP

Carl M

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Clean campgrounds.

Marita S

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LAKE

5

The campground was clean and the camp host was very nice and helpful. The camping spaces are very large so there is plenty of privacy. Bathrooms were clean and always socked with TP

Carl M

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE

5

Clean campgrounds.

Marjorie V

Verified

July 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

5

The staff keeps the campground very clean, and they are attentive to camper's needs. Beautiful location near Lake Isabel. Nice areas for walking.

Marjorie V

Verified

July 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

5

The staff keeps the campground very clean, and they are attentive to camper's needs. Beautiful location near Lake Isabel. Nice areas for walking.

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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