La Vista Campground

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

La Vista Campground

La Vista Campground is a developed campground within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Lake Isabel offers opportunities for non-motorized boating and fishing. St. Charles Creek is close to the campground and is open for fishing. The campground is also close to motorized and non-motorized trails including Cisneros Trail #1314 , St. Charles Trail #1316 and Snowslide Trail #1318 . There is a pleasant hiking trail on the lake shore. Campsites #1 through #10 are tent-only sites. All dates are weather dependent. Services such as water, trash or a host may not be available early and late season.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$30 or $35 for premium sites. Two vehicles included in the camping fee. $10 for additional vehicles. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order if not reserved online. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.

Hours

Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.