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
Jan
Feb
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Apr
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Nov
Dec
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

Anne C

Verified

August 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

5

Great hosts- the campsite and the restrooms are very nice and clean! Beautiful campground- sites are well spaced and it was pretty quiet overall.

Anne C

Verified

August 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE

5

Great hosts- the campsite and the restrooms are very nice and clean! Beautiful campground- sites are well spaced and it was pretty quiet overall.

Dean M

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

Campground was clean and quiet. Campground hosts were friendly and constantly going around cleaning and keeping sites clean right after people left. With plenty of restrooms and trash receptacles located around the campground. Water spigots located around campground but don’t have hose connections to fill campers. Lake is an easy walk from campground. No cell reception with Verizon or ATT, we didn’t mind and enjoyed the disconnect.

Dean M

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LAKE

5

Campground was clean and quiet. Campground hosts were friendly and constantly going around cleaning and keeping sites clean right after people left. With plenty of restrooms and trash receptacles located around the campground. Water spigots located around campground but don’t have hose connections to fill campers. Lake is an easy walk from campground. No cell reception with Verizon or ATT, we didn’t mind and enjoyed the disconnect.

Paul W

Verified

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

5

It's a favorite

Paul W

Verified

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

5

It's a favorite

Joe Z

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LAKE

5

The camp host was very friendly and informative. The camp site was very well maintained and surrounding area was just beautiful! Just a short hike to the lake and stream.

Joe Z

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LAKE

5

The camp host was very friendly and informative. The camp site was very well maintained and surrounding area was just beautiful! Just a short hike to the lake and stream.

Bethany B

Verified

August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: VIST

3

A short weekend getaway is exactly what I needed. The campground host Heather and her Husband were so helpful with finding the right accommodations. I did not realize at the time I need an RV sport for a RTT, and they were so helpful in switching my spot to where I would be able to use the tent. Clean bathrooms, spicket water, and a relaxing weekend. Was beautiful with a overlook of the lake.

Bethany B

Verified

August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: VIST

3

A short weekend getaway is exactly what I needed. The campground host Heather and her Husband were so helpful with finding the right accommodations. I did not realize at the time I need an RV sport for a RTT, and they were so helpful in switching my spot to where I would be able to use the tent. Clean bathrooms, spicket water, and a relaxing weekend. Was beautiful with a overlook of the lake.

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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