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Spruce Group Campground

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Open seasonally from early May through late September, weather dependent. Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect forest-wide through August 1, 2026.

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:10 AM — July 21st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

San Isabel National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

San Isabel National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

About

Spruce Group Campground sits at 8,600 feet elevation within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area of the San Isabel National Forest, about 43 miles southwest of Pueblo. This single group site can host up to 50 guests for day use and 40 for overnight camping, making it well-suited for family reunions, scout troops, or organized outings. The site includes a covered picnic shelter seating 25-30 people, two 3-foot-wide grills, a horseshoe pit, and a volleyball court. Individual campfire rings are provided, and potable water is available from a hand pump. An ADA-accessible double vault toilet serves the site. There is a paved parking area, though space is limited. Recreation options abound: Lake Isabel offers non-motorized boating and fishing for brown and brook trout. The Snow Slide, St. Charles, and Cisneros trails provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and motorized use. Bear-resistant food storage is required.

Directions

From Pueblo, travel 18 miles south on I-25 to exit 74. Head west on State Highway 165. The campground is located within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area on a paved access road, approximately 43 miles southwest of Pueblo.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $140

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 269-8500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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