Lake Isabel Cabin
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CANON CITY, CO, CO
Price: From $130 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (55 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lake Isabel Cabin is ideal for guests who wish to experience camping in the Pike and San Isabel National Forest, yet sleep in a bed with a roof overhead. The modern cabin is full-service and can accommodate up to six guests, with convenient access to Lake Isabel, just three minutes away. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed purely for recreation.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing
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Lake Isabel Cabin offers full-service accommodations for up to six guests in Pike and San Isabel National Forest with convenient access to Lake Isabel, just three minutes away, ideal for those seeking camping with bed and roof comfort. The location features stunning views and amenities including flush toilets, showers, fishing, fire rings, and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions present in area; also Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Steller's Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, Wild Turkey, Striped Skunk, and multiple snake species (Smooth Greensnake, Colorado Checkered Whiptail, Wandering Garter Snake)
Insider tips for Lake Isabel Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Use Recreation.gov for reservations and accurate directions; cabin is located off Highway 165 in Rye at Lake Isabel, not central Canon City Site location allows easy backing in for RVs up to approximately 18 feet
Skip Lake Isabel Cabin if: Seeking hookups—no hookups available at this site. Planning to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lake Isabel Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified campground data.
Nearby campgrounds: Southside Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel (CANON CITY, CO), Davenport Campground (Canon City, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Isabel Cabin
Cell signal at Lake Isabel Cabin (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.
Lake Isabel Cabin is ideal for guests who wish to experience camping in the Pike and San Isabel National Forest, yet sleep in a bed with a roof overhead. The modern cabin is full-service and can accommodate up to six guests, with convenient access to Lake Isabel, just three minutes away. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed purely for recreation.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Use Recreation.gov for reservations and accurate directions; cabin is located off Highway 165 in Rye at Lake Isabel, not central Canon City
Site location allows easy backing in for RVs up to approximately 18 feet
Official operating season per verified campground data
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pueblo, Colorado, take I-25 south to exit #74. Then head west on Highway 165 for about 20 miles. Cabin is directly across from the entrance to Lake Isabel Recreation Area.
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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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