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St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Canon City, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (93 reviews)

Season: May through October

Nestled among aspen and tall Douglas fir trees, St. Charles Campground is in a quiet part of the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Charles Creek, the campground is popular with campers who enjoy the sounds of water tumbling through the shaded boulders.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

St. Charles Campground sits on the banks of St. Charles Creek amid aspen and Douglas fir trees in a quiet part of Lake Isabel Recreation Area, with excellent fishing for brown, rainbow, and brook trout plus several hiking trails nearby. Campers consistently praise it as a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained facility with a helpful camp host.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, wapiti, and rocky mountain mule deer present in the area. Also watch for striped skunks and wandering garter snakes.

Insider tips for St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel: Book early — this is a federal campground that fills quickly. Site #8 is noted as one of the best by campers. First-come, first-serve spots exist but fill rapidly; reservations are strongly recommended.

Skip St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're sensitive to generator noise — some campers and the camp host run generators during the day.. You prefer to camp outside the May-October window — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), Lake Isabel Cabin (CANON CITY, CO), Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel (CANON CITY, CO), Davenport Campground (Canon City, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

Cell signal at St Charles 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★ 4.7 (93 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Nestled among aspen and tall Douglas fir trees, St. Charles Campground is in a quiet part of the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Charles Creek, the campground is popular with campers who enjoy the sounds of water tumbling through the shaded boulders.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV45 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesBear BoxesFirewood for Sale
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsCamp Host

    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 RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You're sensitive to generator noise — some campers and the camp host run generators during the day.✕ You prefer to camp outside the May-October window — seasonal operations only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground that fills quickly.

    Site #8 is noted as one of the best by campers.

    First-come, first-serve spots exist but fill rapidly; reservations are strongly recommended.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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, wapiti, and rocky mountain mule deer present in the area. Also watch for striped skunks and wandering garter snakes.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777, FOR NON-REAL TIME INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAMPGROUND, CALL (719) 269-8500.· PSICC
    lstewart@goexplorus.com
    Getting there →

    From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to exit 74. Drive west 18 miles on state Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area and drive to Forest Road 374, the second left. Follow signs to the campground.

    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.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel cost per night?+
    St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel open?+
    St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?+
    St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
    How do I make reservations at St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?+
    St Charles 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 St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at St Charles 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 St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel open, and what are check-in times?+
    St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $25 /night★ 4.7 (93)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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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

    Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel

    CANON CITY, CO

    From $150/night

    Davenport Campground

    Canon City, CO

    From $25/night

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