Echo lake at the base of Mount Evans
ECHO LAKE
ECHO LAKE
ECHO LAKE
ECHO LAKE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

14 total sites

About Echo Lake

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: ECHO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 002, Loop: ECHO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 003, Loop: ECHO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 004, Loop: ECHO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 005, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: ECHO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (100)

What Guests Are Saying

Echo Lake Campground offers a lovely, well-kept environment with friendly and helpful camp hosts. The sites are clean and conveniently located near beautiful hiking trails and Echo Lake, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. However, some campers noted that sites are quite close together and that evening noise from nearby vehicle racing can be disruptive.

Review Summary

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5

Yolanda A

Verified

September 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ECHO

2

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

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ECHO

3

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

Verified

September 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ECHO

4

Easy to park, and nighttime is quiet.

Roxanne F

Verified

August 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ECHO

5

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

Verified

August 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ECHO

5

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

Larissa H

Verified

August 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: ECHO

4

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.

Jim Z

Verified

August 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ECHO

3

The camp sites are nice but very close together. Look closely when you reserve. The camp hosts are great!

Robert B

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: ECHO

2

Nice camping site with beautiful hikes in the area.
Disappointed with the amount of vehicle and motorcycle racing going on in the evening. Very loud,very annoying.

Rebecca D

Verified

July 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ECHO

5

Campground is easy to get to not far off the main road. Campground hosts were friendly. We stayed in 2 separate sites and they were both nice and wooded, but close to the friendly neighbors. If you want to drive up Mount Blue sky (used to be called Mount Evans) this is the campground for you! Wi-fi is available within 100 yards of the campground at the flagpole.

Joann B

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ECHO

5

Lovely wooded campground with tent pads and picnic tables. Campground hosts were friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay

Location & Directions for Echo Lake

9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States

Elevation: 3,258 ft

Getting There

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

Nearest town

Morrison, CO - 35 mi

About 45 min to downtown

Highway access

Echo Lake is accessible via I-70, with the Idaho Springs exit #240 leading to Hwy 103. From there, Hwy 103 connects to Hwy 5 (Mt Evans Road) for access to the campground.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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