Echo Lake
Campground · Colorado · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Echo Lake Park (Joint City/County Parks) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 10,677 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Echo Lake Campground is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado near its namesake lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky along Hwy 103. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and taking scenic drives along Mount Evans Road.
Recreation
Activities in the area include hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Several trails leave directly from the campground.Facilities
The campground offers 11 sites more suited to RV camping and seven sites designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Also, there are vault toilets, hand pumps with potable water and trash service.Natural Features
Echo Lake sits in a spruce forest near the shores of Echo Lake. The campground's 10,600' elevation creates cool to chilly nights, even in summer, and its location on a mountain pass makes for windy conditions year-round.The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland on the foothills and slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.
The area encompasses mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum. The City and County of Denver Mountain Park, Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge are located adjacent to the campground.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
The facts
- 17 bookable sites
- 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: ECHO
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
- 1 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
18 campsites at Echo Lake
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ECHO | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | ECHO | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | ECHO | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | ECHO | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | ECHO | Management | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | ECHO | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | ECHO | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
39.65627, -105.59564 · 39°39'22.6"N 105°35'44.3"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Echo Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Echo Lake?
- Yes, Echo Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Echo Lake have?
- 18 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Echo Lake?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Echo Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Echo Lake.
Also listed by
Echo Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Echo Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Check detailed information on www.recreation.gov .
Restrictions:
- A single site may hold up to eight people.
- Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
- The parking length ranges from 20 to 55 feet.
- Dogs must be on leash.
Camping near Echo Lake
- West Chicago Creek 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Guanella Pass 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Echo Lake Trailhead less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Devils Nose Target Range Day Use 1 mi · Activity pass
- Mount Evans Wilderness: Arapaho & Roosevelt 5.3 mi · Facility
- Mount Evans Summit / Interpretive Site 5.4 mi · Facility
- Clear Creek Picnic Site Day Use 5.7 mi · Activity pass
- Clear Lake Picnic Site 6 mi · Facility
- Saxon Mountain 6.4 mi · Facility
- Guanella Pass Scenic Byway 7.5 mi · Facility
- Deer Creek Trailhead 10.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 801-226-3564
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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