Overview
La Vista Campground is situated in a meadow overlooking the west side of the 40-acre Lake Isabel. It is set along the Frontier Pathways and Historic Byway in the Wet Mountains along one of the Colorado Birding Trails.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 8)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(21 of 25 campsites have Pets Allowed)
Shade
(1 of 25 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(4 of 25 campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
Shady pine and aspen trees are scattered throughout the campground. At 8,600 feet, the area enjoys cool summer days, a welcome relief from the heat in the plains far below.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.
Recreation
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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 45ft
tent-Up to 45ft
trailer-Up to 45ft
5th wheel-N/A
pickup camper-N/A
pop up camper-N/A
vehicle-N/A
Nearby Attractions
A nearby lodge provides paddle and rowboat rentals, groceries and a restaurant. Golf courses are about 15 minutes away.