$25
Southside Lake Isabel
Closed for the season
Total sites: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
8,605 ft
62°F
44°F
44°F
no signal
Pike and San Isabel National Forests › San Carlos Ranger District › Colorado
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Southside Lake Isabel Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Southside Lake Isabel Campground is located in the San Carlos Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (48 min southwest of Pueblo, CO) with an elevation of 8,605 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (27)
3.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 37% | |
| 4 star | 11% | |
| 3 star | 11% | |
| 2 star | 30% | |
| 1 star | 11% |
@KathyB2100069 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #2
This was our first time at Southside Campground. It was a wonderful experience. We were across the main road from the lake but were able to access the lake to fish with minimal effort and We were able to ride our bikes. The whole park and campground was immaculate and the hosts were very friendly, took their jobs seriously and made sure we understood the possibility of the different wildlife in the area. We could not have asked for better hosts! We will be back for a day trip or to camp again.
@MichelleM70561 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #5
Great lake!
@JayL5220997 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #3
Close to the lake, but really tight spacing. If a neighbor has a pop out the will be on top of your picnic table. That said - beautiful area and very nice hosts.
@KaylaN48210BE4 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #3
There are only three first come first serve sites at the Southside Campground. Weekends are usually busy but you can likely find a space wherever you want if it's during the week. Spaces are close together here but closest to the lake if you are going to fish compared to the other campgrounds. Sites are very close together. Great shade from the trees.
@RickW4075177 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #6
The setting was nice, but the camper slips were so close together that you had no privacy. And there was no water spigot or electricity at the campground. The location wasn't bad, but you had to cross a busy road to get the lake.
@AlbertB7132260 · Camped on Jul 5, 2022 at Campsite #5
Nice little campground with easy access to the lake
@DarcyJ691 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #2
It was very a very peaceful spot. But make sure you have water because there is not any there!! We were told it was well water but never seen a water spiket? Cannot make a left turn with any vehicle. Not a biggie but alittle annoying! Very friendly check-in lady. And met a host from another area, also very friendly. Very affordable and super close to Bishop Castle.. a must see!!
@DarcyJ1349607 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #2
It was very a very peaceful spot. But make sure you have water because there is not any there!! We were told it was well water but never seen a water spiket? Cannot make a left turn with any vehicle. Not a biggie but alittle annoying! Very friendly check-in lady. And met a host from another area, also very friendly. Very affordable and super close to Bishop Castle.. a must see!!
@VickieM960 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #3
Campsite was well maintained. Restroom clean
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful
@VickieM4616352 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #3
Campsite was well maintained. Restroom clean
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful
@MaureenS749 · Camped on Sep 9, 2021 at Campsite #4
Campsites are extremely close together. Cannot have a fire in fire ring because it’s too close to neighbors car or trailer. This campground should be re-done… maybe only have 5 sites here. We will not go back.
@MaureenS904301 · Camped on Sep 9, 2021 at Campsite #4
Campsites are extremely close together. Cannot have a fire in fire ring because it’s too close to neighbors car or trailer. This campground should be re-done… maybe only have 5 sites here. We will not go back.
@SonnyG6191222 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #6
Been coming here for 30+ years. Love it!
@SonnyG331 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #6
Been coming here for 30+ years. Love it!
@louannet640 · Camped on Jun 17, 2021 at Campsite #6
Lake Isabel looked to be a beautiful lake with easy access to enjoy a sunset. Unfortunately we choose not to stay once we arrived the campground. We understood the sites were very close together and there would be minimal privacy. There are only eight sites. As we entered, the first site had a man camping in his car. There were multiple beer cans next to car and he appeared to be passed out in the drivers seat, door open. The other sites that were occupied had several people at each and more than one vehicle. It appeared more than one family was at each site. The site next to our reserved site had approximately twelve people. They had overflowed into other sites including having their large beer-pong game set up in our camper site. We made the choice to go elsewhere and not stay with the overcrowding and noise from these groups.
@louannet680894 · Camped on Jun 17, 2021 at Campsite #6
Lake Isabel looked to be a beautiful lake with easy access to enjoy a sunset. Unfortunately we choose not to stay once we arrived the campground. We understood the sites were very close together and there would be minimal privacy. There are only eight sites. As we entered, the first site had a man camping in his car. There were multiple beer cans next to car and he appeared to be passed out in the drivers seat, door open. The other sites that were occupied had several people at each and more than one vehicle. It appeared more than one family was at each site. The site next to our reserved site had approximately twelve people. They had overflowed into other sites including having their large beer-pong game set up in our camper site. We made the choice to go elsewhere and not stay with the overcrowding and noise from these groups.
@isaacg4236210 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #6
The area is beautiful. We visit multiple times during the year and have always loved the hosts. This year we were greeted with attitude and unwelcome remarks and treatment. We will be canceling our upcoming trip because I'm so embarrassed by the treatment my family was given. Which is a shame due to the great traditions we have made at Lake Isabelle. I guess "new management " is not concerned with treating people with courtesy and respect.
@isaacg962 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #6
The area is beautiful. We visit multiple times during the year and have always loved the hosts. This year we were greeted with attitude and unwelcome remarks and treatment. We will be canceling our upcoming trip because I'm so embarrassed by the treatment my family was given. Which is a shame due to the great traditions we have made at Lake Isabelle. I guess "new management " is not concerned with treating people with courtesy and respect.
@MaritzaP909 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #5
The campground is very narrow where we stayed. You’re basically camping on top of one another. The drive to the lake seemed lengthy, like 5 minutes.
@MaritzaP904044 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #5
The campground is very narrow where we stayed. You’re basically camping on top of one another. The drive to the lake seemed lengthy, like 5 minutes.
@DeAnnaW434 · Camped on May 23, 2021 at Campsite #2
We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful this area is. Only one issue but minor. In reviews and descriptions it needs to be stated how narrow the pull throughs are. We only had about a foot and a half on either side and there are raised areas on both sides of the trailer. If you are too close on either side it is difficult to get to levelers and some lower storage. Overall though our experience was good.
@DeannaW7345807 · Camped on May 23, 2021 at Campsite #2
We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful this area is. Only one issue but minor. In reviews and descriptions it needs to be stated how narrow the pull throughs are. We only had about a foot and a half on either side and there are raised areas on both sides of the trailer. If you are too close on either side it is difficult to get to levelers and some lower storage. Overall though our experience was good.
@KevinB3052996 · Camped on Sep 9, 2020 at Campsite #5
I'm sure we would have loved this campground if we could've gotten there. Unfortunately there was a snow storm in the first week of September that kept us from making up the mountain.
@KevinB106 · Camped on Sep 9, 2020 at Campsite #5
I'm sure we would have loved this campground if we could've gotten there. Unfortunately there was a snow storm in the first week of September that kept us from making up the mountain.
@LoriN887 · Camped on Jun 19, 2020 at Campsite #6
The sites in the SouthSide campground are really close together. Even though the description said no slide-outs, our neighbor had a large slide out that took up quite a bit of our space next to our fire pit and picnic table. Other than that Lake Isabel is a really nice spot for hiking and fishing.
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