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

Zachary U

Verified

July 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

5

Sites 1-4 have a lot of great shade and are relatively secluded. Lovely campground. We went 6/25-6/28 and the weather was excellent.

Zachary U

Verified

July 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

5

Sites 1-4 have a lot of great shade and are relatively secluded. Lovely campground. We went 6/25-6/28 and the weather was excellent.

Terry F

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

5

Our grandkids met some friends & made a long friendship. They have in communication by phone often.

Terry F

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

5

Our grandkids met some friends & made a long friendship. They have in communication by phone often.

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 mi 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 mi 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.

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.

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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