Within San Isabel National Forest, Ponderosa Group Campground operates as a US Forest Service facility designed specifically for larger camping parties. The campground sits at elevation in the Colorado mountains, accessible from May through September when weather conditions allow forest service operations.
This group-only facility requires advance reservations and caters to organized camping parties rather than individual campers. The forest setting provides access to campgrounds around San Isabel National Forest for those planning extended stays in the region. St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel operates less than half a mile east for standard camping options. The seasonal closure from late September through early May reflects typical high-country conditions that make forest roads impassable during winter months.
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Map & DirectionsSan Isabel National Forest Ponderosa Group Campground is located in Colorado near Beulah
Directions
From Pueblo, go 25 miles south on I-25 to exit 74. Go west 18 miles on state Highway 165. Turn into the south entrance at Lake Isabel and drive 1 mile. Look for Ponderosa Group campground signs.
Coordinates
37.98061334 N
105.0728404 W
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Drive Time
- 46 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 25 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 22 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 45 min from Boulder, CO
