Echo Bay Campground
Open year-round. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions are in place due to high fire danger, but campfires remain permitted in campground fire rings and grills. The Echo Bay boat launch is open; however, the nearby Hemenway Harbor ramp will have reduced capacity starting June 2, 2026.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 12:33PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 100 to 110 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in major to extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ Thursday to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 9:06AM PDT until July 29 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Mohave County in northwestern Arizona... Eastern Clark County in southern Nevada... * WHEN...Until noon PDT /noon MST/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 906 AM PDT /906 AM MST/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Mohave and Eastern Clark Counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 8:39AM PDT until July 29 at 11:45AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Mohave County in northwestern Arizona... Eastern Clark County in southern Nevada... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM PDT /1145 AM MST/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 839 AM PDT /839 AM MST/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Cove. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Echo Bay Campground occupies a prime spot on Lake Mead's Overton Arm, roughly 40 miles north of Henderson via Northshore Road. The NPS-managed campground operates year-round with paved sites suitable for tents and RVs. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Mature cottonwood trees, palms, and native desert vegetation provide shade and privacy between sites, with some sites offering lake views. Flush restrooms and water spigots are distributed throughout the campground. The developed Echo Bay area includes a boat launch, fish cleaning station, small store for supplies, and a dump station near the upper campground entrance. The remote location makes it an excellent spot for stargazing. Anglers target the many coves accessible by foot or boat. Nearby attractions include Redstone Picnic Area, Rogers Spring, Blue Point Spring, Valley of Fire State Park, and the historic ruins of St. Thomas. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F from June through August, while winter lows can drop to freezing December through February.
Directions
From the Las Vegas Valley, take Lake Mead Parkway to Northshore Road and head north. The Echo Bay Road turnoff is 40 miles from the Lake Mead Parkway entrance station. From Overton or Valley of Fire State Park, head south on Northshore Road; the turnoff is 10 miles south of the Northshore entrance station. The campground is about 5 miles from the Echo Bay turnoff.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| lake_fee@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (702) 293-8906 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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