La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Canon City, CO, CO
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$35 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (138 reviews)
Season: May through October
La Vista Campground is situated in a meadow overlooking the west side of the 40-acre Lake Isabel. It is set along the Frontier Pathways and Historic Byway in the Wet Mountains along one of the Colorado Birding Trails. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed purely for recreation purposes.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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La Vista Campground overlooks the scenic 40-acre Lake Isabel in the Wet Mountains, offering beautiful views and access to hiking, fishing, canoeing, and bird watching. Campers praise the stunning location and note that sites vary in spacing, with some nicely positioned away from neighbors.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Steller's Jay, Mountain Chickadee, Red-tailed Hawk, American Robin, Colorado Checkered Whiptail, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel: Book early on Recreation.gov — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites. Request sites 1-2 or lot 20 if available; verified campers report these as particularly nice. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if needed. The campground is located off Highway 165 near Rye, not in central Canon City despite the address.
Skip La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites.. You prefer spacious site layouts — campsites are relatively close together.. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations end in October..
Best time to visit La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Southside Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Lake Isabel Cabin (CANON CITY, CO), Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel (CANON CITY, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel
Cell signal at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
La Vista Campground is situated in a meadow overlooking the west side of the 40-acre Lake Isabel. It is set along the Frontier Pathways and Historic Byway in the Wet Mountains along one of the Colorado Birding Trails. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed purely for recreation purposes.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early on Recreation.gov
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites.
Request sites 1-2 or lot 20 if available; verified campers report these as particularly nice.
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if needed.
The campground is located off Highway 165 near Rye, not in central Canon City despite the address.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on Interstate 25 to exit 74. Drive west 18 miles on State Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area, then turn right into the first campground on the right (about 1.25 miles).
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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