Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CANON CITY, CO, CO
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ponderosa Group Campground, located near the sparkling 40-acre Lake Isabel, beckons large groups for picnicking and camping in the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. The campground accommodates 60 guests for overnight camping. Visitors can enjoy entertainment like volleyball and horseshoes, or head to the lake for canoeing and fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Ponderosa Group Campground accommodates large groups near the scenic 40-acre Lake Isabel with activities including fishing, hiking, and water recreation. The remote location offers no cell service, which many campers appreciate.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, mule deer, wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, and garter snakes present in the area.
Insider tips for Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Bring your own water and waste management supplies; no RV hookups available. Sites are approximately 1-2 miles from the lake per camper reports.
Skip Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel if: You need RV hookups — none available.. You require cell phone service.. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Spruce Group - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Southside Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Lake Isabel Cabin (CANON CITY, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel
Cell signal at Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel (CANON CITY, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Ponderosa Group Campground, located near the sparkling 40-acre Lake Isabel, beckons large groups for picnicking and camping in the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. The campground accommodates 60 guests for overnight camping. Visitors can enjoy entertainment like volleyball and horseshoes, or head to the lake for canoeing and fishing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Bring your own water and waste management supplies; no RV hookups available.
Sites are approximately 1-2 miles from the lake per camper reports.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to exit 74. Go west 18 miles on state Highway 165. Turn into the south entrance at Lake Isabel and drive 1 mile. Look for Ponderosa Group campground signs.
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- 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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