La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel Near Canon City, CO

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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.

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Birding

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Canoeing

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Birding

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Canoeing

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Canoeing

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2026 (Current year)

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⛺ 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

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⛺ 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)

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Review Summary

4.6

290 reviews

73.8%

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15.5%

5.9%

3.4%

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Susan S

Verified

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

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

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

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 A

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

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

Susan A

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

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

JAMES D

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January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Been camping there since 1966. Gets worse every year. Beginning of year about February our group tried booking for august. Impossible web site was a mess. Finally in June got a site for my self and spent 2 days disagreeing with site manager about putting water in my camper. Live and learn

JAMES D

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January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

Alex D

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January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: VIST

AMAZING!!!! will be back for sure!!!

Alex D

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January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: VIST

AMAZING!!!! will be back for sure!!!

John R

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December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

Beautiful campground. Helpful hosts. Enjoyed our stay tremendously!

John R

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December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: VIST

Beautiful campground. Helpful hosts. Enjoyed our stay tremendously!

Location & Directions for La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

San Carlos Ranger District, Canon City, CO 81212 United States

Elevation: 2,616 ft

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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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Southside Campground - Lake Isabel

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St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

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Nestled among aspen and tall Douglas fir trees, St. Charles Campground is in a quiet part of the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Located on the banks of St. Charles Creek, the campground is popular with campers who enjoy the sounds of water tumbling ...

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