Echo Bay Campground

$20.00/night

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601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Overview

Echo Bay Campground is located in the northern end of the park along the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsite. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. Some sites have views of the lake, and vegetation provides some shade.

Recreation

The Echo Bay developed area has a small picnic area, boat launch and store that sells amenities. Anglers enjoy coming to this area to fish along the many coves that can be accessed by foot or boat. A fish cleaning station is located near the picnic area.

Facilities

Each campsite provides space for up to eight people with one camping unit, i.e., motor home or camp trailer. A maximum of two motorized vehicles, four motorcycles or combination thereof if towed or carried on or by a camper may occupy a site. Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground. The restrooms have sinks and toilets. There are no showers. Accessible sites are available. An RV dump station and water refill station are located near the entrance to the Echo Bay Upper Campground on the left.

Natural Features

There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that help provide shade and privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote. Some sites have a view of the lake. Echo Bay is remote, making it an ideal location to view the night skies.

Nearby Attractions

There are many adventures to be discovered from Echo Bay, including the Redstone Picnic Area, the historic once-flooded town of St. Thomas, Rogers Spring, Blue Point Spring and the Valley of Fire State Park.

Charges & Cancellations

If you need to cancel, please cancel as soon as possible through Recreation.gov so availability is opened up to others.

Camp site features

Across 34 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 34 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 34 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle. Full fee schedule can be found on the park website www.nps.gov/lake . Passes can be purchased in person at entrance stations, or digitally by searching Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the main rec.gov page. Campground payment is $20 and must be made through Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov phone numbers and website are posted at the kiosk and reservations can be made the same day using a credit card only. Cash is not accepted at any entrance station or campground at Lake Mead NRA for payment. Please keep your reservation confirmation with you at the site at all times. You may be asked to show the reservation to the camp host.

Directions

Located along the northwestern portion of Lake Mead along Northshore Road. Access from the north from Overton, Nevada, or Valley of Fire State Park, or from the south from the Las Vegas Valley. The Echo Bay Road turn off is 10 miles south of the Northshore Entrance Station and 40 miles north of the Lake Mead Parkway Entrance Station. The lower campground is about 5 miles from the turnoff to Echo Bay.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Pat C

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Reviewed 8 days ago

The campground was clean and well maintained. You need to reserve a spot using the internet but there is no internet or phone service there.

Hazel H

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Klaas E

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Reviewed a month ago

One of the quiets places to camp. As it can be difficult to find a camping spot in the more neighboring popular park areas, Lake Mead NRA is a great alternative!

Mic G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great, quiet little spot. Bathrooms were clean and had lights and power outlets. Water was low but nothing to be done about that, we had an adventure getting down to it. Saw tons of wildlife, too

Matthew P

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Aside from the mistake we made of trying to camp there in August the camp ground was an experience. It was very remote and peaceful, we were the only ones there and the only ones for miles. We saw no other campers or even anyone at the ranger station. The lights in the bathroom didn’t work but there were water spigots near the camp sites which was nice. Overall if you want to be alone this was a great spot. That being said the lake itself was incredibly low, you could tell where the water level was many years ago but now is probably 3/4 of a mile down the road. I’d recommend going a time other than the middle of summer and don’t expect the standard amenities but overall my wife and I would absolutely go back

Ricky E

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Windy and noisy, primarily from the overhead traffic. This was my first time, I had chosen #30 because of the nearby spigot, the winds came through the canyon, which is different in that the campground sits adjacent to the wash and I simply didn't realize. Otherwise, people drove by often, and it's beautiful there, much like Las Vegas bay campground. I met Dennis, a volunteer, while the only other camper was on the end where tent camping usually prevails.

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