I read that dogs shouldn’t be on the trails due to mountain lions, but there were dogs all over the park. Lots of wildlife around and trails are well maintained. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Located in south central Colorado, 43 miles southwest of Pueblo. 1.05 acres lot; 132 days on Zillow. Hiked up to long lake then onto Lake Isabelle. The cost was $11 cash. is just as wonderful from the initial entry. Lot / Land for sale. Highly recommended! Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. [1] Now the lake and the area surrounding it are managed by the United States Forest Service as the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Restrooms are in parking lots only. It’s cold at Lake Isabelle. It's a bit of a hike to get back here. Wear sunblock, too. [3] The lake is open to fishing year round and is regularly stocked by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. So beautiful. From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on interstate 25 to exit 74. Once at Isabelle the hike around the lake includes a bit of bouldering and goat-skills, but the experience. Lake Isabel is a reservoir located in the San Isabel National Forest in Pueblo and Custer counties, in Colorado, United States. The lake freezes in winter and ice-fishing is possible. This page was last edited on 12 May 2020, at 16:31. The border between Pueblo and Custer counties runs north-south through the east side of the lake, such that most of the dam is in Pueblo County (on the east side), and most of the reservoir itself is in Custer County (on the west side). So beautiful and peaceful. more. Lake Isabel - 81069 Real Estate. Pack list: sunglasses, a hat, comfy shoes (lots of people wore tennis shoes), trekking poles, extra water, snacks, a back up battery for your phone, chapstick, and a jacket. Lake Isabel History. Please choose a different date. Once at Isabelle the hike around the lake includes a bit of bouldering and goat-skills, but the experience is … Brainard Lake is wheelchair accessible and scenic. SRH-2013-07", "College of Humanities and Social Sciences | College of Humanities and Social Sciences | CSU-Pueblo", "La Vista Campground, Lake Isabel, Colorado", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lake_Isabel_(Colorado)&oldid=956303061, Bodies of water of Pueblo County, Colorado, Articles with dead external links from June 2016, Articles using infobox body of water without alt, Articles using infobox body of water without pushpin map alt, Articles using infobox body of water without image bathymetry, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. We waited an hour in line to get into Brainard Lake Recreation area in Roosevelt National Forrest. The lake is in the Wet Mountains. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. gorgeous lake with great views. Perfect for a quick morning or afternoon try-out. Originally, the dam at Lake Isabel was built to store water for a steel plant in Pueblo during the 1930’s. Nice trails. Turn into the south entrance at Lake Isabel, go about .1 mile and look for the parking area. (4mi round trip) hike along glacier lakes (Long Lake to Isabelle Lake) with only modest elevation climbs. 31 Angel Rd, Rye, CO 81069. Homes ... Southern Colorado Real Estate Brokers. I went with family with various levels of stamina. Address: 1334 Brainard Lake Road in Ward. A mountain resort at pristine Lake Isabel, Colorado. RE/MAX Associates. We saw a moose at Long Lake. Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this attraction a good place to visit on a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, This is a 2mi. The earthen dam and reservoir were built in the 1930s to store water for the CF&I Steel plant in Pueblo. Available activities include fishing, hiking, camping and sledding in the winter. The lake is in the Wet Mountains. Sort by: Newest. Go west 18 miles on state Hwy 165. Easy to get to if you have kids or older adults with you.It can get crowded as day goes on, so get there early to get a good fishing spot, Brainard Lake Recreation Area: Tickets & Tours. Not too difficult. The community of San Isabel lies on the north side of the lake, in Custer County. glacier but didn't have enough time. I thought the hike was easy to Long Lake, and it. This is a 2mi. $64,900. Photo: TheKilens. (4mi round trip) hike along glacier lakes (Long Lake to Isabelle Lake) with only modest elevation climbs. My mom wanted to chill the next day because her legs hurt. The scenery is worth it! The hike took us 5 hours round trip which was a long time to hike for those who aren’t very active. Just long. Activities at Lake Isabel Lake Isabel, Colorado. Lake Isabel is a reservoir located in the San Isabel National Forest in Pueblo and Custer counties, in Colorado, United States. At this point, It was too difficult for my mom because of the altitude, up hill climb, rockiness, steepness, and distance. The perfect place to get away from the busyness of life and experience the beauty and serenity of nature. Our group was tired, but we also don’t exercise daily. Get directions, maps, and traffic for San Isabel, CO. 9 results. We hoped to get to the. The rest of the trails were not wheelchair accessible. We went off season so had an additional 2ish miles to hike each way because the road was closed but it was worth it (probably just shy of 14 miles roundtrip). Perfect for a quick morning or afternoon try-out. got moderate to difficult closer to Lake Isabelle. The earthen dam was improved by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which expanded the reservoir for recreational use. Available activities include fishing, hiking, camping and sledding in the winter.[4]. The lake is open to fishing year round and is regularly stocked by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Ask for a map. [5], "Lake Isabel 2012 Reservoir Survey, Technical report ; no. Could not get over the beauty of this place. Visited this place for the first time today. Cabin Number Occupancy Price Per Night More Information; Cabin 1: Sleeps 4: $99.00: Has two double beds, kitchen furnished, refrigerator, stovetop no oven, and one bathroom with shower and tub combo. So, it’s doable for most people that are moderately healthy and not nervous about rocky terrain. She was literally 6 minutes from the top overlooking the lake. I brought a light just in case it got dark, and we cut it close. LOT 2& 3 Wonder Trl LOT 2, Rye, CO 81069.