Southside Campground - Lake Isabel
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Canon City, CO, CO
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Southside Campground is a small RV facility situated in the Wet Mountains by Lake Isabel. The popular recreation area offers a selection of hiking trails and great fishing and paddle boating on Lake Isabel. Lake Isabel was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, for the purpose of recreation.The 40-acre lake is stocked with trout and the nearby St.
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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Small, quiet facility in the scenic Wet Mountains by Lake Isabel with excellent fishing for stocked trout and nearby hiking trails. Google reviewers praise the beautiful setting and peaceful atmosphere despite tight site spacing.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also wapiti, mule deer, rock squirrels, striped skunks, Steller's jays, red-tailed hawks, and garter snakes documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Southside Campground - Lake Isabel: Book early — federal campground with only 8 sites fills quickly. Steep but short downhill hike to Lake Isabel available from campground. Non-motorized boating and fishing allowed on 40-acre lake stocked with trout. Bring self-contained RV setup — no hookups at most sites despite electric hookup listing.
Skip Southside Campground - Lake Isabel if: You need full RV hookups — most sites lack them.. You prefer spacious site separation — sites are close together.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.. You require elevation data for planning — elevation unknown..
Best time to visit Southside Campground - Lake Isabel: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Lake Isabel Cabin (CANON CITY, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel (CANON CITY, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Southside Campground - Lake Isabel
Cell signal at Southside 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.
Southside Campground is a small RV facility situated in the Wet Mountains by Lake Isabel. The popular recreation area offers a selection of hiking trails and great fishing and paddle boating on Lake Isabel. Lake Isabel was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, for the purpose of recreation.The 40-acre lake is stocked with trout and the nearby St.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
federal campground with only 8 sites fills quickly.
Steep but short downhill hike to Lake Isabel available from campground.
Non-motorized boating and fishing allowed on 40-acre lake stocked with trout.
Bring self-contained RV setup
no hookups at most sites despite electric hookup listing.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Pueblo, drive 25 miles south on Interstate 25 to exit 74. Go west 18 miles on state Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area. The campground is the first within the recreation area on the left.
Campground entrance
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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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