Lake Isabel
This small and scenic lake is surrounded by good ponderosa and mixed-conifer woodland. There are also some extensive tracts of willow surrounding the lake, where MacGillivray’s Warbler can be common. The extensive trails away from the campgrounds and picnic areas may provide views of elk, squirrels, raccoons, weasels, and perhaps even bobcat, mountain lion or black bear for the very lucky few.
Restrictions: Please respect private property
County: Custer
Attractions: Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway
Directions: Lake Isabel is along CO 165, 18.5 miles south of the intersection with CO 96, and 18 miles from the intersection with I-25 in Colorado City. To scan the lake, and bird the surrounding woodland, head west from CO 165 on CR 371, which leaves the highway just south of the Custer/Pueblo County line.
Alternate Directions: Lake Isabel is just off of CO 165, 18 miles west of I-25. Just before the Pueblo/Custer County line a road to the south goes around the lake.
Habitat: Mixed-Conifer Forest, Streamside Willow, Lake
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours:
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Camping fee
Parking: Gravel parking areas
Lodging: Tent camping
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car; otherwise little
Delorme: 82 A2
ROC: 120 C4
Latitude: 37.98687
Longitude: -105.05351