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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Currently closed

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

4.0
100 reviews
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5

Susan F

Verified

July 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: ECHO

5

This is a quiet, clean, and pleasant campground. Since the Mt Blue Sky (Evans) road is closed this summer, it may have more traffic when that road is open. We hiked to the Chicago Lakes in a long day. The walk around Echo Lake was lovely in the evening.

Boyd H

Verified

July 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: ECHO

5

Tracy (our host from the campground down the road) was very kind and helpful- she exemplifies all that a forest service employ can be!

Ashley G

Verified

February 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: ECHO

5

This is one of two adjacent sites great for a group group camping together. We used both for our group. The sites were clean and nicely shaded. Great trail access and about the perfect distance from vault toilets. Just don’t leave food out too long -gray jays abound (and adorable).

Angela D

Verified

September 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ECHO

5

Nice clean campground with access to good hiking trails

Alicia F

Verified

September 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ECHO

1

Extremely loud being right next to the public trail and bathrooms. Bathrooms were disgusting and had zero toilet paper. If I had known the campsite was next to a public trail I would not have booked it.

Annegret V

Verified

August 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: ECHO

1

It was not possible to go into the side with an 28 ft RV, because of a ditch between the road and the parking space. We can't stay there. Very nice surroundings.

Kari H

Verified

July 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ECHO

3

Echo lake said you could paddle board but the signs at the lake said you can’t. If you plan on going up Mt Blue Sky this is. A good place to stay. Other than that it’s not a good campground. People around were nice and respectful.

Lisha D

Verified

September 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: ECHO

4

The campground is a bit cramped which is why I gave it only 4 stars. The location was excellent and the campground host was a rock star amongst campground hosts. He made our stay totally enjoyable.

Steve H

Verified

September 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ECHO

5

Perfect campground- very well maintained! Great job campground hosts!

Steve H

Verified

September 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ECHO

5

Love Echo Lake campground. The hosts this year had it immaculate! We've been coming here for decades and the campground and facilities have never looked better!

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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