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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/la-vista-campground-lake-isabel to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

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Canon City, CO, CO★ 4.6 (138 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
Hookups19 electric sites
ADA sites14 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel cost per night?+
La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel costs $30–$35 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel open?+
La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel?+
La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel?+
La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel open, and what are check-in times?+
La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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$30 /night★ 4.6 (138)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Southside Campground - Lake Isabel

Canon City, CO

From $25/night

St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

Canon City, CO

From $25/night

Lake Isabel Cabin

CANON CITY, CO

From $130/night

Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel

CANON CITY, CO

From $150/night

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