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
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.
Kevin B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE
I'm sure we would have loved this campground if we could've gotten there. Unfortunately there was a snow storm in the first week of September that kept us from making up the mountain.
Kevin B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE
I'm sure we would have loved this campground if we could've gotten there. Unfortunately there was a snow storm in the first week of September that kept us from making up the mountain.
Kevin B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE
I'm sure we would have loved this campground if we could've gotten there. Unfortunately there was a snow storm in the first week of September that kept us from making up the mountain.
Lori N
VerifiedJune 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
The sites in the SouthSide campground are really close together. Even though the description said no slide-outs, our neighbor had a large slide out that took up quite a bit of our space next to our fire pit and picnic table. Other than that Lake Isabel is a really nice spot for hiking and fishing.
Lori N
VerifiedJune 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
The sites in the SouthSide campground are really close together. Even though the description said no slide-outs, our neighbor had a large slide out that took up quite a bit of our space next to our fire pit and picnic table. Other than that Lake Isabel is a really nice spot for hiking and fishing.
Lori N
VerifiedJune 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE
The sites in the SouthSide campground are really close together. Even though the description said no slide-outs, our neighbor had a large slide out that took up quite a bit of our space next to our fire pit and picnic table. Other than that Lake Isabel is a really nice spot for hiking and fishing.
Terry F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE
Nice campground & great location to view the lake. We took our two dogs for daily walks; beautiful area!
Terry F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE
Nice campground & great location to view the lake. We took our two dogs for daily walks; beautiful area!
Terry F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE
Nice campground & great location to view the lake. We took our two dogs for daily walks; beautiful area!
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
