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Southside Campground - Lake Isabel

SOUTHSIDE CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
SOUTHSIDE CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
SOUTHSIDE CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
SOUTHSIDE CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
SOUTHSIDE CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL

About Southside Campground - Lake Isabel

Southside Campground is a small RV facility situated in the Wet Mountains by Lake Isabel. The popular recreation area offers a selection of hiking trails and great fishing and paddle boating on Lake Isabel. Lake Isabel was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, for the purpose of recreation.The 40-acre lake is stocked with trout and the nearby St. Charles Creek offers additional fishing opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 5

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Sites & Availability

5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LAKE
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: LAKE
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: LAKE
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: LAKE
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: LAKE
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night

Reviews (22)

What Guests Are Saying

Southside Campground at Lake Isabel offers a beautiful and clean location with friendly hosts who provide helpful information about local wildlife. Guests appreciate easy access to fishing and biking, contributing to a wonderful experience. While the campsite spacing can be tight, the overall ambiance remains peaceful and enjoyable.

Review Summary

3.7
22 reviews
5
45.5%
10
4
13.6%
3
3
13.6%
3
2
18.2%
4
1
9.1%
2

Brad L

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE

1

The campsites are pull through with very little room to maneuver a small travel trailer. I broke off a support bracket trying to turn into the campsite. Larger trailers more than 25 foot cannot turn in or out of sites with out going back and forth several times. I would not recommend to anyone I know to stay at this camp ground.

Anonymous

5

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Google Maps

Location Southside Campground - Lake Isabel

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.9828 / -105.058

Elevation: 2610 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

This Campground has a limit of 8 people; either 2 tents and 2 vehicles OR 1 RV in each campsite.

General

Tight turns prevent vehicles over 30' in length from safely maneuvering through this campground.

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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

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This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

General

No firearms or fireworks

General

For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here

General

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.

General

Due to the remoteness of the campground, real time information is not available. Call the San Carlos Ranger District office at (719) 269-8500 for more information.

General

Two vehicles included in the camping fee. $10 for additional vehicles. 

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Cellphone service does not work at this location.

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