Echo Lake

9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO 80465

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 17 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 17 sites
Longest RV: 55 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

Take I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Go south 14 miles to the intersection of Hwy 103 and Hwy 5 (Mt Evans Road). Turn right on Hwy 5 then turn left to enter the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Yolanda A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The bees made it impossible to make and eat food outside. We had to wait until it was dark when they didn't bother us. Also, black flies, big ones, were a nuisance. The low water level made the weeds prevalent and not good for fishing. Toilets could use more attention. Sites are too close together. Tent stakes could not be removed once they got secured, the ground too hard. Other stakes were left as well. Early Sept.

Inke B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground was great, and the facilities were clean and well maintained by the friendly camp host. There are wonderful trails nearby -- we hiked to the amazing Chicago Lakes. The only downside was, unfortunately, significant: There was a sickening racket, for hours, at night when we needed to sleep, from cars or motorcycles with exhaust systems apparently modified to disturb others (we have similar issues near where we live) racing on roads next to the campground. It's a shame that law enforcement seems unable to do anything to curb this. We wouldn't camp here again, it was so bad. Very sad.

Tetsuo T

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Easy to park, and nighttime is quiet.

Roxanne F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camp host was super friendly and informative. He came over and let me know he was available if I needed anything and shared information about recent animal sightings in the area. Echo Lake is a short walk away and the entrance to Mt. Blue Sky was near the parking lot. (Don't forget you need a reservation for entry during peak hours.) Overall, it was a peaceful weekend unplugged from everything with beautiful views even with the hail storm that passed through while I was at the lake.

Mathew R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

amazing camp at the bottom of the beautiful mt blue sky. camp hosts were amazing

Larissa H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Site was clean and a good size. We did not realize we would be right next to the trail and heavily used bathrooms, so it got a little busy. The camp host was awesome, very friendly and helpful. We will definitely camp here again, just maybe on the side of the campground.

Availability

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