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Ponderosa Group Campground

USFS · Group Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Group Campground
Hours
Check in: 2 pm'Check out: 12 pm (noon)'Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 96.3 mi
Coordinates
37.9804, -105.0739
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.9804° N · 105.0739° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

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.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Ponderosa Group Campground free?

No. Ponderosa Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Ponderosa Group Campground?

Located in south central Colorado, 43 miles southwest of Pueblo. From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on Interstate 25 to exit 74. Go west 16 miles on state Hwy 165. Turn into the south entrance at Lake Isabel, go 1 mile and look for the Ponderosa Group Campground signs.

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What are the rules at Ponderosa Group Campground?

The following restrictions apply to this campground : 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. Drinking water from a hand pump.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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