Lake Isabel Picnic and Day Use Area (Southside)

Area Status: Open

A developed picnic area with the following attractions: Picnicking, hiking, fishing and boating. At Lake Isabel, non-motorized boating, and fishing. Access to motorized and non-motorized trails including Cisneros, St. Charles, and Snowslide. Access to a paved trail that travels along the lake shore. (This trail does not completely circle the lake.)

At a Glance

Fees: A $10.00 per vehicle day-use fee is charged during summer months except for visitors registered in the campgrounds.
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Busiest Season: May-September
Closest Towns: Pueblo, CO
Water: No drinking water provided.
Restroom: Accessible vault toilet.
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: San Carlos Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

Located in south central Colorado, 43 miles southwest of Pueblo. From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on interstate 25 to exit 74. Go west 18 miles on state Hwy 165. Turn into the south entrance at Lake Isabel, go about.1 mile and look for the parking area. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Ice Fishing

Picnicking

40 scattered picnic sites with tables and fire pedestals. Accessible single vault toilets. Road and parking areas are paved.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
37.98243887

  Longitude : 
-105.0590614

  Elevation : 
8,400 feet