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Southside Campground - Lake Isabel
3.6350 reviewsSAN CARLOS RANGER DISTRICT, 3028 EAST MAIN STREET, Canon City, CO 81212, USA
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8,600 ftPrice
$25/night
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6 campsites
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Open from May 16, 20...
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6 campsites
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Open from May 16, 20...
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Unknown
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RV Friendly
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RV NONELECTRIC: $25.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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SAN CARLOS RANGER DISTRICT, 3028 EAST MAIN STREET, Canon City, CO 81212, USA
Southside Campground - Lake Isabel
SAN CARLOS RANGER DISTRICT, 3028 EAST MAIN STREET, Canon City, CO 81212, USA
Nearby places
Canon City (approximately 45.5 miles northeast), Pueblo (approximately 43 miles north), Colorado Springs (approximately 85 miles northeast).
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Southside Campground - Lake Isabel sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Southside Campground is a developed campground within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Lake Isabel offers opportunities for nonmotorized boating and fishing. St. Charles Creek is close to the campground and is open for fishing. The campground is also close to motorized and nonmotorized trails including <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12716">Cisneros Trail #1314</a>, <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12799">St. Charles Trail #1316</a> and <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12787">Snowslide Trail #1318</a>.</p><p>All dates are weather dependent.</p>
Activities
<p>8 campsites, all are RV accessible with a spur length of 30 feet. Tight turns prevent vehicles longer than 30 feet in length from safely maneuvering through this campground. Do not exceed the maximum length of 30 feet! Restrooms and trash receptacles are located in campground. Firewood is available for sale at the site. No RV hook-ups. This campground is suitable for RV's, not desirable for tents. Sites are close to the lake, but not very private. Roads are paved.</p>
- Open Season
- May 10, 2024 – Sept. 29, 2024
About PSICC
Context for the broader area surrounding Southside Campground - Lake Isabel, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>
