St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel
ST CHARLES CAMPGROUND - LAKE ISABEL
Part of PSICC
Overview
Nestled among aspen and tall Douglas fir trees, St. Charles Campground is in a quiet part of the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Located on the banks of St. Charles Creek, the campground is popular with campers who enjoy the sounds of water tumbling through the shaded boulders.Facilities
Campsites can accommodate small trailers; tent pads are provided for tent campers. Each campsite contains a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, fire ring and fire pedestal. Campground amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, and bear-proof trash dumpsters. Firewood is sold by the on-site campground host.Natural Features
The campground sits a mile west of Lake Isabel in the Wet Mountains, a beautiful range in the San Isabel National Forest. At an elevation of 8,600 feet, Lake Isabel was designed and constructed in the 1930s as a recreational haven from the dusty plains far below. Rugged mountain peaks in the area provide water for the abundant wildlife and fish populations.Recreation
Lake Isabel is stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The accessible lakeshore path provides ample fishing spots. Brook trout can be found in St. Charles Creek. Several trails begin at the recreation area. Hiking opportunities include the Snowslide Trail and the Cisneros Trail. Both trails are also open to motorcycles, and Cisneros is a challenging ATV route.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (719) 489-2034.Important Notices
This Campground has a limit of 8 people; either 2 tents and 2 vehicles OR 1 RV in each campsite.
Be BEAR AWARE; please keep a clean campsite. When not eating or cooking, lock up all food and cooking utensils in vehicles or in the provided bear-proof food lockers.
- This is a high altitude facility. Use caution when traveling from lower elevations. Stay hydrated and drink more water than you might normally.
- For more information on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
- All fireworks are prohibited. No shooting is allowed in or near campgrounds
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Due to the remoteness of the campground, real time information is not available. For further information contact the San Carlos Ranger District at (719) 269-8500.
"Guests can operate ATVs, UTVs, motorbikes, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles entering or leaving their site and CG only while going to or coming from a designated trail. Driving around within the CG loops is not permitted. All posted speed limits must be followed."
Two vehicles included in the camping fee. $10 for additional vehicles.
Cell phone service may not work at this location.
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - Educational Programs
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
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.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Cancellations</p> <p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>No-Shows</p> <p>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.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. </p> <p>Refunds</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>
Contact Information
SAN CARLOS RANGER DISTRICT3028 EAST MAIN STREET
Canon City, CO 81212
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop LAKE, Type Walk To
