Local Area Recreation Near Pueblo South / Colorado City KOA Holiday

Visit Bishops Castle- 20 mile drive, fish or take a walk around the lake at San Isabel Lake- 20 mile drive, or Lake Beckwith- 5 mile dr.

Pueblo Riverwalk

Pueblo Riverwalk

Explore the Riverwalk, located in beautiful downtown Pueblo. Eat, Drink, and Shop, and take a boat ride. Several events throughout the year. Learn about the history of Pueblo and the 1921 flood while riding one of our excursion boats. Walk the mile long channel and explore the art and history. Bring your dog for a quick lap, or stay for the weekend and enjoy a festival!

125 E Riverwalk

Pueblo, CO 81003

719-595-0242

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Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park, located about 20 miles north of the campground, offers water recreation, including sailing, motor-boating, waterskiing, river tubing and prime fishing. Boaters choose from two full-service marinas and boat ramps. Land recreation includes hiking, biking, picnicking and diverse nature exploration.

640 Pueblo Reservoir Road

Pueblo, CO 81005

719-561-9320

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The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is a cog railway that climbs one of the most iconic mountains in the United States, Pikes Peak in Colorado. The base station is in Manitou Springs, near Colorado Springs.
Located about 1 hour and 15 minutes north of the campground. Standard Admission Tickets are about $59.00- $72.00 a person.

515 Ruxton Ave

Manitou Springs, CO 80829

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Bishops Castle

Bishops Castle

Bishop Castle is an "elaborate and intricate" "one-man project" named after its constructor, Jim Bishop, that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado

12705 CO-165

Rye, CO 81069

719-564-4366

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San Isabel Lake

San Isabel Lake

Within the San Isabel National Forest, Lake Isabel is a 40 acre reservoir on the border between Pueblo and Custer County near Rye, Colorado. The lake is dammed and receives a significant amount of snow each winter as a part of the Wet Mountains range.The pristine alpine setting, towering pines, and nearby amenities make Lake Isabel a popular mountain retreat destination.
Originally, the dam at Lake Isabel was built to store water for a steel plant in Pueblo during the 1930's. The earthen dam was improved by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which expanded the reservoir for recreational use.
Activities at the lake:
In the winter, the south shore of Lake Isabel is home to the San Isabel Snow Slide, which offers happy sledding opportunities for the whole family. Year round, the Lake Isabel Recreation Area is a popular destination for many outdoor activities, as it is easily accessed via Colorado State Highway 165.
In the summer birding, boating, fishing, hiking, horse back riding, camping, mountain biking, and picknicking.

9945 CO-165

Rye, CO 81069

719-489-3370

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Pueblo Aircraft Museum

Pueblo Aircraft Museum

The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum is a non-profit aviation museum located in Southern Colorado. It was founded in the mid-1970s by former Pueblo City Manager Fred Weisbrod. The museum is made up of two hangars that were built in 2005 and 2011.

31001 Magnuson Ave

Pueblo, CO 81001

719-948-9219

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Mesa Drive In

Mesa Drive In

Opened in 1951, this outdoor venue with a concession stand screens current blockbuster movies.

2625 Santa Fe Dr

Pueblo, CO 81006

719-542-3345

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