Ponderosa Group Campground

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: $145 by reservation only. Status: closed Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. Three nights minimum on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt… A developed group campground within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Attractions: hiking, fishing and non-motorized. St Charles Creek is close to the campground and may be fished. Access to motorized trails including Cisneros, St. Charles, and Snowslide. There is a pleasant hiking trail along Lake Isabel. Outside of peak season, reduced services such as vault toilets, water, trash, or a host may not be available. In 2025, this campground will close on September 2, 2025 for the season for a toilet replacement project. Rules: - Maximum overnight occupancy is only 60 people. - Maximum day use occupancy is 120 people. - Maximum number of vehicles allowed is 28. - 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. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12776 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.