Southside Campground

Southside Campground is a developed U.S. Forest Service campground in the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, about 0.3 miles from La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel. The site sits at Lake Isabel, where non-motorized boating and fishing are the main draws, and St Charles Creek, close by, offers more fishing. Trails including Cisneros, St. Charles and Snowslide give access to both motorized and non-motorized riding. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 67°F in May and 73°F in September, while July highs reach about 82°F and bring the most wet days of the year. The camping season here runs from roughly May through October, with full service expected during that window. Between May 7, 2021, and October 11, 2021, the area had an extended season when water, trash or a host may not be available. A fee is charged for stays. Lakeshore is a hike just 0.1 mile away, and the Wachob Trail lies about 0.9 mile off. Spruce Group - Lake Isabel, a lake fishing spot, is about 1.5 miles away.