Lake Isabel Recreation Area
The Lake Isabel Recreation Area is located about an hour south of Cañon City or Pueblo, Colorado, on the Frontier Pathways National Scenic Byway. The area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities, including nonmotorized boating, accessible fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking and a historic cabin rental. Plus, winter activities like ice fishing and Nordic skiing.
Across the highway from the lake is the Lake Isabel Cabin, which is open to the public year-round by reservation only. Camping opportunities include the La Vista Campground, St. Charles Campground and Southside Campground. For picnicking, visit Lake Isabel Picnic and Day Use Area.
General Information
Open year-round
At the Lake Isabel North Shore Parking Area, a $10.00 per vehicle day-use fee is charged during the summer months, except for visitors registered at San Carlos Ranger District campgrounds.
Address: 3028 East Main Street Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-8500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Pueblo, Colorado, go 25 miles south on Interstate 25 to exit 74. Go west 16 miles on State Highway 165. Turn into the north entrance at Lake Isabel and continue about 0.1 of a mile and look for the parking area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Nearby Trails
- Snowslide Trail #1318
- San Carlos Trail #1320
- St. Charles Trail #1326
- Cisneros Trail #1314
- Wachob Trail #1319
