Southside Campground - Lake Isabel sits among the stunning landscapes of PSICC in Colorado . With 50 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Apr-oct when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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Southside Campground – Lake Isabel located in San Isabel, Colorado, offering 50 camping sites.
Southside Campground – Lake Isabel
A Rural campground in Colorado
Overview
Lake Isabel Impresses Visitors with a Shoreline That Meets the Rocky Base of the Surrounding Mountains at an Elevation of 8,600 Feet. the 40-Acre Lake Is Stocked with Trout and the Nearby St.
the Pike and San Isabel National Forest Includes Over a Million Acres of Wilderness and Over Half of Colorado’S Mountain Peaks That Reach Above 14,000 Feet. the Campground Is Designed for Rvs Less Than 30 Feet in Length, with No Large Slide-Outs and Require No Hook-Ups. Lake Isabel Impresses Visitors with a Shoreline That Meets the Rocky Base of the Surrounding Mountains at an Elevation of 8,600 Feet.
the Pike and San Isabel National Forest Includes Over a Million Acres of Wilderness and Over Half of Colorado’S Mountain Peaks That Reach Above 14,000 Feet. 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. Charles Creek Offers Additional Fishing Opportunities. Lake Isabel Welcomes Non-Motorized Boating and Fishing. Brown and Brook Trout Are Stocked in the Lake and the St. Charles Headwaters Reap Brook Trout.
Visitors Can Enjoy Hiking, Bicycling or Motorcycling on Either the Snow Slide Trail and Cisneros Trail. the 15-Mile Cisneros Trail, Also Open to ATV Riders, Leads to the Heart of the Wet Mountains, Through Forests and Open, Wildflower-Speckled Valleys. Along the Way, the Trail Connects to St. Charles Trail, Which Heads to St. Charles Peak. Roads Are Paved. the Facility Is Not Ideal for Tent Camping, But Tent Camping Is Permitted. All Sites Are Pull-Through; Backing Is Not Required.
RV Hookups Are Not Available. Amenities Include Campfire Grills, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water and Picnic Tables. Aspen and Ponderosa Pine Help Shade the Campground.
Contact Info
for Facility Specific Information, Please Call (719) 489-2034.Nearby Attractions
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations Up to 2 Days Before a Reservation Start Date Incur a $10.00 Cancellation Fee.
a Visitor Who Cancels a Reservation the Day Before or on the Day of Arrival Will Pay a $10.00 Service Fee and Forfeit the First Night’S Use Fee Including Tax and Applicable Add-on for a Campsite.
Cancellations for a One-Night Reservation Will Forfeit the Entire Amount Paid and Will Not Be Subject to an Additional Service Fee.
No-Shows
a No-Show Visitor Is One Who Does Not Arrive at a Campground and Does Not Cancel the Reservation by Check-Out Time on the Day After the Scheduled Arrival Date. Staff Will Hold a Campsite Until Check-Out Time on the Day Following the Arrival Date.
No-Shows Are Assessed $20.00 Service Fee and Forfeit the First Night’S Rate, Taxes and Applicable Add-on for a Campsite.
Refunds
Visitors May Submit a Refund Request Through Their Recreation. Gov Profile Within 7 Days of the End Date of Their Reservation. Refunds Will Not Be Issued After the 7 Days Has Ended.
Refunds for Debit or Credit Card Payments Will Be Issued As a Credit to the Original Bank or Credit Card Used to Pay.
for Check or Cash Purchases, Recreation. Gov Will Mail a Treasury Check for Refunds of Cash, Check, or Money Order Payments to the Address Associated with the Reservation. Treasury Check Refunds May Take Up to 6-8 Weeks to Arrive.
in the Event of an Emergency Closure, the Recreation. Gov Team or Facility Manager Will Refund All Fees and Will Attempt to Notify You Using the Contact Information Within the Recreation. Gov Visitor Profile.
Managed by: Usda Forest ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 50
- Hookup Types: Electric
- Max RV Length: 35 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: Available
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address:
City: San Isabel, Colorado
Coordinates: 37.9827778, -105.0575
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (719) 489-2034
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|picnic|hookups|water|lake|trail|rv|tent
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
LTE
AT&T
Fair Signal
LTE
T-Mobile
Poor Signal
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 12 stations
Nearest Market: DENVER/Colorado Springs
Notes: Signals FROM DENVER/Colorado Springs MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 24 stations (8 AM, 16 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, ADULT Alternative, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KOA 850 Am
Market: DENVER/Colorado Springs
Notes: 8 AM, 16 FM Stations from Denver/Colorado Springs
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ CircleK – Colorado City, CA
Distance: 14.5 miles away
Address: 8950 S I-25, Colorado City, CO
Network: circle_k
Charging Type: Fast-charging-available • CHAdeMO-J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 232101
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website: https://Recreation.gov
- Parent Park: PSICC
- Park Website: /parks/psicc/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: Other
- Parks Post Name: psicc
- Parent Park Name: PSICC
- Correct Park Type Mapping: psicc
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 109.0
- States Covered: Colorado
- Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 131.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1053
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1053, 1053.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: colorado
- Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
- Park Type Slug: other
- Parent Park Slug: psicc
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
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