Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands · Canon City, CO

Lake Isabel Cabin

Lake Isabel Cabin is ideal for guests who wish to experience camping in the Pike and San Isabel National Forest, yet sleep in a bed with a roof overhead. The modern cabin is full-service and can accommodate up to six guests, with convenient access to Lake Isabel, just three minutes away. Lake Isabel is one of the few lakes in Colorado developed purely for recreation. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lake attracts many campers who come to hike, canoe, fish and spend time bird watching. St. Charles Creek flows near the cabin and offers an extra option for fishing.

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Site mix

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Site guide

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SiteSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehicles
LKISCAPavedYes / Yes6 / 3

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

The one-bedroom hideaway with three bunk beds has modern conveniences; tub & shower, flush toilet, washer and dryer, full kitchen, outside picnic table & campfire ring; inside wood fireplace. Parking for up to four cars. Bring your own bedding, pillows, towels. No sewer or water hook ups.)

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lake Isabel Cabin30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.25 inches of precipitation, 18.1 inches of snowFebruary: 1.20 inches of precipitation, 20.3 inches of snowMarch: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 23.9 inches of snowApril: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 21.1 inches of snowMay: 2.39 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowJune: 1.81 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowOctober: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 9.1 inches of snowNovember: 1.55 inches of precipitation, 13.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 21.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.3°F averageFebruary: 34.3°F averageMarch: 41.0°F averageApril: 46.5°F averageMay: 55.4°F averageJune: 65.9°F averageJuly: 69.8°F averageAugust: 67.6°F averageSeptember: 61.9°F averageOctober: 50.5°F averageNovember: 40.7°F averageDecember: 32.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Rye 1Sw, 7 miles from the campground at 7,141 feet, station USC00057317 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 130 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Pueblo, Colorado, take I-25 south to exit #74. Then head west on Highway 165 for about 20 miles. Cabin is directly across from the entrance to Lake Isabel Recreation Area.

Nearest townCanon City, Colorado
Coordinates37.9811° N, 105.0503° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Fire wood is not provided.

Charges and cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed outside the 6 or 12 month booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping/Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Individual Campsites: A $10.00 service fee plus the first night’s use fee will be charged (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation) when a reservation is cancelled the day before or the day of arrival, except when the reservation is for a single night, then no service fee applies. Cabins/Lookouts: A $10.00 service fee plus the first night’s cabin or lookout use fee will be charged when a reservation for a cabin or lookout is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Aspen Acres

    3 mi from the campground · 102,007 acres · 90% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗27.9 mi
Outdoor gearGreat Divide Ski Bike & Hike ↗31.3 mi
RV sales & serviceWindish RV Center ↗53.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

  • 0.1 mi
    Snowslide Access From Fsr 371
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.2 mi
    Lakeshore
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Lake Shore Ada ↗
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Picnic Area Spur
    under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Campground Lake Access
    0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Snowslide ↗
    5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness begins about 5.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The cabin sits on the uphill portion of a grassy meadow, offering spectacular mountain views and a chance to see abundant wildlife. Shady pine and aspen trees dot the area. Across the road is the 40-acre Lake Isabel, with a beautiful shoreline that meets the base of rocky mountains.

Recreation

Lake Isabel welcomes non-motorized boating and fishing. Brown, brook, and Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake and the St. Charles headwaters also reaps brook trout. Hiking is available on two nearby trails, the Snow Slide Trail and the Cisneros Trail. The 15-mile Cisneros Trail leads to the heart of the Wet Mountains, through forests and open, wildflower speckled valleys. Along the way, the trail connects to St. Charles Trail, which heads to St. Charles Peak. The Cisneros trail is also a 50" motorized trail, open to ATV'S and UTV's. Both the Snow Slide and St Charles are single track mortorcycle trails. Winter activities are also offered, with everything from ice fishing to sledding, tubing and cross country skiing.

Nearby

The cabin is five minutes from the Lake Isabel Recreation Area offering summer hiking, fishing and picnicing, in winter sledding, cross country skiing, ice fishing. A nearby summer lodge provides paddle and rowboat rentals, groceries and a restaurant. A golf course is about 15 minutes away.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lake Isabel Cabin?

Sites at Lake Isabel Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lake Isabel Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lake Isabel Cabin?

Camping/Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Lake Isabel Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Lake Isabel Cabin have hookups?

Yes, water and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Lake Isabel Cabin?

The one-bedroom hideaway with three bunk beds has modern conveniences; tub & shower, flush toilet, washer and dryer, full kitchen, outside picnic table & campfire ring; inside wood fireplace.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Lake Isabel Cabin?

Lake Isabel welcomes non-motorized boating and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lake Isabel Cabin?

Canon City, Colorado. The cabin is five minutes from the Lake Isabel Recreation Area offering summer hiking, fishing and picnicing, in winter sledding, cross country skiing, ice fishing.

Source: Getting there

What if Lake Isabel Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Southside Campground (0.4 mi), La Vista Campground (0.5 mi), and St Charles Campground (0.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby