Echo Lake in Central Colorado - Virtual Tour

Echo Lake Campground

Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest \ Clear Creek Ranger District

At the base of Mount Evans, along Highway 103, lies Echo Lake.  Echo lake Campground is at the intersection of Hwy 103 (Squaw Pass Road) and Hwy 5 (Mount Evans Road).  Although the campground is not on the lake, it is close enough to enjoy fishing and many gorgeous hikes.  Several trails leave directly from the campground.

Echo Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 10,600 feet.  Be prepared for cold weather even during the summer months.  Check out ProTrails.com for trails in the area.

The campground is generally open from early June through Labor Day.   This is a very busy campground with just 17 sites.  Reservations are recommended:  Recreation.gov\Echo Lake

7 campsites are for tents only.  There are no hookups for electricity, water or sewer but parking spurs are RV-friendly.  The campground provides vault toilets, drinking water and garbage dumpsters.  Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad.

Enjoy our virtual tour of Echo Lake Campground and read about more camping in this scenic area near Idaho Springs:  Clear Creek Ranger District

Spectacular views

overlooking Echo Lake Campground near Idaho Springs, CO

- photo by Matt Kemp

Trail sign

overlooking Echo Lake Campground near Idaho Springs, CO

- photo by Matt Kemp

USDA Forest Service Info Station

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

RV friendly camping

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

7 Tent-only sites

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Level parking for easy RV leveling

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Shady campsites

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Vault toilet restrooms

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Welcome!

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Vault toilet restrooms

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Echo Lake

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

Gravel roads and garbage dumpsters

Echo Lake Campground, intersection of Highways 103 and 5 near Idaho Springs, CO

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