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)

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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

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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

Michelle H

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ECHO

4

The camp host was very helpful however, we were told that the water supply (which had been tested safe to drink) had quite a bit of sediment so not really drinkable unless you can filter it. I wish recreation.gov would make it clear when there is a problem with the water source so you don't get caught in a location where water is not easily available.
Also, I think it was a bit ridiculous that we were forced to reserve Thurs. in addition to the Friday-Monday that we wanted because of the Juneteenth holiday. Basically we had to pay for an extra night that we could not use.

Mike F

Verified

June 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ECHO

4

Jason the camp host was awesome

Thank you Jason!!!

Shaylene T

Verified

June 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: ECHO

5

My husband and I went for one night. The campsite was freshly raked when we arrived and we were greeted by the camp host Jason, shortly after. We loved the sunset at the lake. But no fault of the camps, my husband got food poisoning after not cooking his food all the way through. We had to leave the campsite at midnight so I could get him home. Our fellow campsite neighbors were a great help in taking my tent while my husband was sick, and checking on him. Even Jason stepped in to help get a stuck stake from the ground and took care of our trash. When we get a chance we will make it back out for another stay.

Gabrielle D

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ECHO

5

Loved the spot. There were beautiful views at the entrance of the campground and gorgeous hiking trails nearby as well. Would recommend anyone to check out.

Becky C

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ECHO

1

We could not find the campground! There was no signage anywhere! Not on the main Hwy I-70 or any of the smaller roads leading toward Echo Lake, we finally say a small sign that mentioned Echo Lake took it. But even this road, although it did get us to Echo Lake it never stated where the campground was located. There was no one to talk to or get directions as to how to get to the campground. We found the lake and a picnic area, by pure accident, but we never located the campground.
This is a pathetic way to direct (which actually there was NO direction) people who are not familiar with this area. No signs, no one to help out....nothing. We finally gave up and went to the KOA off of Hwy I-70. So we basically paid for TWO different locations because we could not find this campground. PATHETIC!

Chris M

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ECHO

4

We loved this area. Campsites were very close together though. Kinda felt like camping with neighbors. Still was very pretty and a great area to explore

Nychele M

Verified

August 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: ECHO

5

My family and I had a lovely stay at spot #3. The bathrooms were very close and very clean. The campground attendants were very nice and came around twice a day to clean the bathrooms and had fireworks available for sale. The only downfall to our spot, was it was right on a walking trail that seemed quite popular. That being said, the walking trail is very nice and the trail around the lake is also within walking distance.

Lauren H

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ECHO

5

Beautiful, well-kept campground with nice trails around.

Aaron H

Verified

July 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: ECHO

4

The tent sites are very close together and you will be on top of your neighbors. The tent area is a little small and can only fit 4 person tent( you will need to level extra ground for a larger tent.

alice h

Verified

July 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ECHO

5

Camp host was very kind and attentive, coming by at least 2 times per day. Bathrooms very very clean. Lovely campground all around with very close proximity to hiking and echo lake. Only complaint was how close together most sites are, but not that big of a deal. I have ATNT and could sometimes load a text, very spotty. Perfect campsites for hammocking too!

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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