Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233812
When Lake Isabel Cabin reopens
Lake Isabel Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 178 open for online reservation · 4 reserved · 1 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
2.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 178 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online2.7%
Open site-nights178 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)4 / 182
Weekday openings102
Weekend openings76
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 102 fall on weekdays and 76 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| LKISCA | 178 |
This cabin currently has 178 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Nov 3
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 3; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
178 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Lake Isabel Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 3 at site LKISCA.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKISCA | Not recorded | Yes | 178 | 125 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +166 more |
About Lake Isabel Cabin
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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. Fire wood is not provided. Parking for up to four cars. Bring your own bedding, pillows, towels. No sewer or water hook ups. Click here for more cabin details. )
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
1 monitored cabin1 with hookupsMax party 6
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.
San Carlos Ranger District, Canon City, CO 81212FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777, FOR OTHER INFORMATION CALL (719) 489-3370 OR (719) 269-8500.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233812 · facility
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Roll CS-233812 · Lake Isabel Cabin · Canon City CO3 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lake Isabel Cabin?
Reservations for Lake Isabel Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 178 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (97.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Lake Isabel Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lake Isabel Cabin?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 3 at site LKISCA. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Lake Isabel Cabin?
January 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Lake Isabel Cabin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Nov 3 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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