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San
Isabel National Forest
Campgrounds
(click on campground
name for complete information)
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Campground
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Location
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Description
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| Alvarado
Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Alvarado Campground
is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Westcliffe on Highway
69. Go south of Westcliffe to County Road 140 and follow it for
about 7 miles to the campground. |
| Bear
Lake Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
This campground
is located at 10,500 feet above sea level and is within a short
hike of Bear Lake. There are 14 single family units, each with a
table, fire ring with grill and parking spur. Drinking water is
provided. |
| Blue
Lake Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Blue Lake Campground
is located at an elevation of 10,500 feet above sea level, within
a short hike of Blue Lake. It consists of 15 single family units.
Drinking water is provided. |
| Davenport
Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Attractions at
this campground include nearby hiking, biking or motorized trails,
a babbling brook running through the campground and stream fishing.
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| Lake
Creek Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Lake Creek Campground
is located approximately 14 miles northwest of the town of Westcliffe,
CO. It is reached by taking State Highway 69 north from Westcliffe
for approximately 11 miles. |
| Lake
Isabel-la Vista Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
La Vista Campground
is located within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area and is situated
directly west and is within a few minutes walk of the shoreline
of the lake. This campground was constructed in 1992 and is in excellent
condition. |
| Lake
Isabel-ponderosa Group Site |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Ponderosa Group
Site is located within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. These sites
were constructed in 1992 and are in excellent condition. Recreation
opportunities include fishing, hiking and biking. |
| Lake
Isabel-southside Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
This campground
is situated directly south of Lake Isabel. The eight family units
are designed primarily for trailers and motor homes. Attractions
associated with this site include nearby lake and stream fishing
and hiking. Roads are paved. |
| Lake
Isabel-spruce Group Site |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Ponderosa Group
Site is located within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. These sites
were constructed in 1992 and are in excellent condition. Recreation
opportunities include fishing, hiking and biking. |
| Lake
Isabel-St. Charles Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
This campground
is situated approximately 1 mile west of Lake Isabel. St. Charles
contains 15 family units which are designed to accommodate both
RV and tent camping. The facilities in this campground are in good
condition. |
| Ophir
Creek Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Ophir Creek Campground
is located approximately eight miles north of the Lake Isabel Recreation
Area. It has 31 individual family campsites, each with a table and
fire ring. |
| Purgatoire
Campground |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Purgatorie Campground
is located on Forest Development Road 34 approximately 4 miles west
of its intersection with State Highway 12. |
| Trinchera
Peak Trailhead |
San
Carlos Ranger District |
Access to Trinchera
Peak Trailhead is located above Cuchara on the left side of Blue
Lake, which is part of the Cuchara Recreation Area. There is some
parking for 2WD vehicles at the trailhead. |
Notes:
- Links powered
by Wildernet.
- San
Isabel National Forest--The
official agency website.
- San Carlos
Ranger District--(719) 269-8500
3170 East Main Street; Cañon City, CO 81212
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