ST CHARLES CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
ST CHARLES CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
ST CHARLES CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
ST CHARLES CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
ST CHARLES CREEK AT CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

11 total sites

About St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

Nestled among aspen and tall Douglas fir trees, St. Charles Campground is in a quiet part of the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Located on the banks of St. Charles Creek, the campground is popular with campers who enjoy the sounds of water tumbling through the shaded boulders.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 010, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 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

Reviews (195)

Review Summary

4.7
195 reviews
5
76.9%
150
4
17.9%
35
3
2.1%
4
2
2.1%
4
1
1.0%
2

Nancy K

Verified

July 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKE

5

This is one of our favorite camping spots. We always select the same site as it is close to the stream that runs through the campground and we can hear the water cascading over a small waterfall all night. So peaceful. The wildflowers were in full bloom and exceptionally beautiful this year which added to the appeal of the nearby lake and the campground. We look forward to our trip to Lake Isabel again next year.

Carol P

Verified

July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LAKE

5

Best campground we have experienced in Colorado!! Small, quiet, clean and most spaces were large and private. I wouldn't recommend for large rigs as back in spaces we rather short. Best for under 28 ft RV's or tenters.

Carol P

Verified

July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LAKE

5

Best campground we have experienced in Colorado!! Small, quiet, clean and most spaces were large and private. I wouldn't recommend for large rigs as back in spaces we rather short. Best for under 28 ft RV's or tenters.

D Michelle M

Verified

June 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKE

5

Campground host was attentive. Bathroom was super clean! Always have a wonderful & memorable experience.

D Michelle M

Verified

June 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKE

5

Campground host was attentive. Bathroom was super clean! Always have a wonderful & memorable experience.

Rita S

Verified

June 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE

1

The reservation experience was confusing. I had planned to stay several days. When I reserved the spot in February I was only able to reserve 1 day with subsequent days being listed as first come first served (FF). Somewhere between February and June they opened the FF days to reservation only. I was unaware of this and missed the opportunity to reserve the additional days I wanted.
I didn't stay here and forfeited my 1 reserved day when I found a FF walk-in site at La Vista a short drive up the road.

Rita S

Verified

June 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE

1

The reservation experience was confusing. I had planned to stay several days. When I reserved the spot in February I was only able to reserve 1 day with subsequent days being listed as first come first served (FF). Somewhere between February and June they opened the FF days to reservation only. I was unaware of this and missed the opportunity to reserve the additional days I wanted.
I didn't stay here and forfeited my 1 reserved day when I found a FF walk-in site at La Vista a short drive up the road.

Holly B

Verified

June 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE

5

I simply love this campsite. Always clean facilities and friendly, helpful camp-hosts!

Holly B

Verified

June 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKE

5

I simply love this campsite. Always clean facilities and friendly, helpful camp-hosts!

Edith F

Verified

June 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE

5

W love St. Chales campground!

Location & Directions for St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

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

Elevation: 2,634 ft

Getting There

From Pueblo, go 25 mi south on I-25 to exit 74. Drive west 18 mi on state Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area and drive to Forest Road 374, the second left. Follow signs to the campground.

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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