Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel Near Canon City, CO

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About Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel

Ponderosa Group Campground, located near the sparkling 40-acre Lake Isabel, beckons large groups for picnicking and camping in the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. The campground accommodates 60 guests for overnight camping. Visitors can enjoy entertainment like volleyball and horseshoes, or head to the lake for canoeing and fishing. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed solely for recreational 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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Reviews (3)

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3.7

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Lori D

July 17, 2023

We love this site. But there is no drinking water, and though there are restrooms, they leave a lot to be desired.

Cindy M

September 8, 2022

Know if you are bringing a trailer, anything besides tents, you will set up in the parking lot, on asphalt. Once we got over the surprise, adjusted our set-up, it was wonderful. Beautiful spot, went to sleep listening to creek, our group was able to spread out without bothering others or being bothered. Sites were groomed and clean.
Camp host had the right amount of contact, helpful, knowledgeable.

Lareda K

June 28, 2022

The location and camping areas were fantastic! Easy to get to. We were not impressed with the upkeep on the bathrooms or the trash. Our dumpster was partially full when we showed up and didn't get emptied our entire stay. Loved the Pavillion, but glad we brought our own lights since there were none. Overall, our stay was good!

Location Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel

Address:
San Carlos Ranger District, 3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.9678 / -105.067

Elevation: 3003 feet

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

Be BEAR AWARE; please keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
No electric hookups available
No firearms or fireworks
Limited water available; no RV water hookups
For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Cell phone service may not work at this location

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

Managed by USDA Forest Service