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

Donna P

Verified

September 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

La Vista Campground is the best of everything for camping. We camped in a pop-up trailer, and it was peaceful and quiet with lovely views. No bright lights, no loud radio, no loud TV sounds, no cell service -- just peace and quiet. Eccess to Lake Isabel and hiking trails. Plenty of room between campsites. Lots of clean porta potties.

Donna P

Verified

September 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

La Vista Campground is the best of everything for camping. We camped in a pop-up trailer, and it was peaceful and quiet with lovely views. No bright lights, no loud radio, no loud TV sounds, no cell service -- just peace and quiet. Eccess to Lake Isabel and hiking trails. Plenty of room between campsites. Lots of clean porta potties.

Joseph M

Verified

August 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LAKE

5

Beautiful and cool, we enjoyed our stay very much. Sites are well maintained. Never saw the host but really didn't need to see them.

Joseph M

Verified

August 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LAKE

5

Beautiful and cool, we enjoyed our stay very much. Sites are well maintained. Never saw the host but really didn't need to see them.

Mark E

Verified

August 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

4

Beautiful small campground with wonderful hiking into the forest. There are Nice trails along the river and all around the lake. Nice views from most of the campground. Lots of hummingbirds. We had some heavy rain during our stay. Water ran off quickly. No problems. We also experienced a power outage for a few hours one day, not associated with the rain storm. We would like to return!

Mark E

Verified

August 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LAKE

4

Beautiful small campground with wonderful hiking into the forest. There are Nice trails along the river and all around the lake. Nice views from most of the campground. Lots of hummingbirds. We had some heavy rain during our stay. Water ran off quickly. No problems. We also experienced a power outage for a few hours one day, not associated with the rain storm. We would like to return!

Pamela W

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LAKE

5

Love the site and the Host was very nice!

Pamela W

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LAKE

5

Love the site and the Host was very nice!

Ken O

Verified

August 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LAKE

5

Attentive campground hosts !

Ken O

Verified

August 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LAKE

5

Attentive campground hosts !

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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