About Southside Campground - Lake Isabel
Number of accommodations: 5
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (63)
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.
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
Maritza P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE
The campground is very narrow where we stayed. You’re basically camping on top of one another. The drive to the lake seemed lengthy, like 5 minutes.
Maritza P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE
The campground is very narrow where we stayed. You’re basically camping on top of one another. The drive to the lake seemed lengthy, like 5 minutes.
lou anne t
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
Lake Isabel looked to be a beautiful lake with easy access to enjoy a sunset. Unfortunately we choose not to stay once we arrived the campground. We understood the sites were very close together and there would be minimal privacy. There are only eight sites. As we entered, the first site had a man camping in his car. There were multiple beer cans next to car and he appeared to be passed out in the drivers seat, door open. The other sites that were occupied had several people at each and more than one vehicle. It appeared more than one family was at each site. The site next to our reserved site had approximately twelve people. They had overflowed into other sites including having their large beer-pong game set up in our camper site. We made the choice to go elsewhere and not stay with the overcrowding and noise from these groups.
lou anne t
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
Lake Isabel looked to be a beautiful lake with easy access to enjoy a sunset. Unfortunately we choose not to stay once we arrived the campground. We understood the sites were very close together and there would be minimal privacy. There are only eight sites. As we entered, the first site had a man camping in his car. There were multiple beer cans next to car and he appeared to be passed out in the drivers seat, door open. The other sites that were occupied had several people at each and more than one vehicle. It appeared more than one family was at each site. The site next to our reserved site had approximately twelve people. They had overflowed into other sites including having their large beer-pong game set up in our camper site. We made the choice to go elsewhere and not stay with the overcrowding and noise from these groups.
lou anne t
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
Lake Isabel looked to be a beautiful lake with easy access to enjoy a sunset. Unfortunately we choose not to stay once we arrived the campground. We understood the sites were very close together and there would be minimal privacy. There are only eight sites. As we entered, the first site had a man camping in his car. There were multiple beer cans next to car and he appeared to be passed out in the drivers seat, door open. The other sites that were occupied had several people at each and more than one vehicle. It appeared more than one family was at each site. The site next to our reserved site had approximately twelve people. They had overflowed into other sites including having their large beer-pong game set up in our camper site. We made the choice to go elsewhere and not stay with the overcrowding and noise from these groups.
isaac g
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
The area is beautiful. We visit multiple times during the year and have always loved the hosts. This year we were greeted with attitude and unwelcome remarks and treatment. We will be canceling our upcoming trip because I'm so embarrassed by the treatment my family was given. Which is a shame due to the great traditions we have made at Lake Isabelle. I guess "new management " is not concerned with treating people with courtesy and respect.
isaac g
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
The area is beautiful. We visit multiple times during the year and have always loved the hosts. This year we were greeted with attitude and unwelcome remarks and treatment. We will be canceling our upcoming trip because I'm so embarrassed by the treatment my family was given. Which is a shame due to the great traditions we have made at Lake Isabelle. I guess "new management " is not concerned with treating people with courtesy and respect.
isaac g
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
The area is beautiful. We visit multiple times during the year and have always loved the hosts. This year we were greeted with attitude and unwelcome remarks and treatment. We will be canceling our upcoming trip because I'm so embarrassed by the treatment my family was given. Which is a shame due to the great traditions we have made at Lake Isabelle. I guess "new management " is not concerned with treating people with courtesy and respect.
DeAnna W
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE
We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful this area is. Only one issue but minor. In reviews and descriptions it needs to be stated how narrow the pull throughs are. We only had about a foot and a half on either side and there are raised areas on both sides of the trailer. If you are too close on either side it is difficult to get to levelers and some lower storage. Overall though our experience was good.
DeAnna W
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE
We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful this area is. Only one issue but minor. In reviews and descriptions it needs to be stated how narrow the pull throughs are. We only had about a foot and a half on either side and there are raised areas on both sides of the trailer. If you are too close on either side it is difficult to get to levelers and some lower storage. Overall though our experience was good.
Location Southside Campground - Lake Isabel
Address:
San Carlos Ranger District
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States
From Pueblo, drive 25 miles south on Interstate 25 to exit 74. Go west 18 miles on state Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area. The campground is the first within the recreation area on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.9828 / -105.058
Elevation: 2610 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Real-time information is not available; contact the local Ranger District for inquiries.
Site capacity
- Maximum of 8 people per campsite with specific limits on tents and vehicles.
Vehicles & parking
- Vehicles longer than 30 feet may have difficulty navigating the campground.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food properly to avoid attracting bears.
Safety & rules
- Exercise caution when traveling to this high elevation campground.
- Firearms and fireworks are prohibited on the campground.
General
- For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to prevent the spread of pests; obtain it locally.
Fees & deposits
- Two vehicles are included in the camping fee; additional vehicles incur a $10 fee.
Accessibility
- Cellphone service is unavailable at the campground.
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Last updated: May 20, 2026