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

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

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.

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Canon City, CO, CO★ 3.6 (21 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
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 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: 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.

Location

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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

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Southside Campground - Lake Isabel cost per night?+
Southside Campground - Lake Isabel costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Southside Campground - Lake Isabel open?+
Southside Campground - Lake Isabel is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Southside Campground - Lake Isabel have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Southside Campground - Lake Isabel?+
Southside Campground - Lake Isabel can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Southside Campground - Lake Isabel?+
Southside 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 Southside Campground - Lake Isabel?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Southside 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 Southside Campground - Lake Isabel open, and what are check-in times?+
Southside 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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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 3.6 (21)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel

Canon City, CO

From $30/night

Lake Isabel Cabin

CANON CITY, CO

From $130/night

St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

Canon City, CO

From $25/night

Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel

CANON CITY, CO

From $150/night

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