Can you reserve a site at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?

Yes, ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel have?

15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?

Yes, pets are allowed at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel.

ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel, Colorado — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Nestled among aspen and tall Douglas fir trees, St. Charles Campground is in a quiet part of the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Located on the banks of St. Charles Creek, the campground is popular with campers who enjoy the sounds of water tumbling through the shaded boulders.

Recreation

Lake Isabel is stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The accessible lakeshore path provides ample fishing spots. Brook trout can be found in St. Charles Creek. Several trails begin at the recreation area. Hiking opportunities include the Snowslide Trail and the Cisneros Trail. Both trails are also open to motorcycles, and Cisneros is a challenging ATV route.

Facilities

Campsites can accommodate small trailers; tent pads are provided for tent campers. Each campsite contains a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, fire ring and fire pedestal. Campground amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, and bear-proof trash dumpsters. Firewood is sold by the on-site campground host.

Natural Features

The campground sits a mile west of Lake Isabel in the Wet Mountains, a beautiful range in the San Isabel National Forest. At an elevation of 8,600 feet, Lake Isabel was designed and constructed in the 1930s as a recreational haven from the dusty plains far below. Rugged mountain peaks in the area provide water for the abundant wildlife and fish populations.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (719) 489-2034.

Nearby Attractions

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

14 bookable sites
15 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: LAKE

Site types

11 Standard Nonelectric
2 RV Nonelectric
1 Management
1 Walk To

Amenities

Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
002	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
003	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
004	LAKE	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
005	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
006	LAKE	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
007	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
008	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
009	LAKE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
010	LAKE	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
011	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
012	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
013	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
014	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
015	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to exit 74. Drive west 18 miles on state Highway 165. Turn into the main entrance at Lake Isabel Recreation Area and drive to Forest Road 374, the second left. Follow signs to the campground.

37.98111, -105.06556 · 37°58'52.0"N 105°3'56.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

Can you reserve a site at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?: Yes, ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel have?: 15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel?: Yes, pets are allowed at ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel.
Does ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.

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ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$25 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10 for a third vehicle. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night.

Restrictions:

Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel

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Mingus Ranch 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ponderosa Group Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Southside Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Spruce Group Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
South Colony Basin 23.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

ST Charles Campground - Lake Isabel