Colorado / Clear Creek County

Echo Lake

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from early June through Labor Day weekend.

About

Echo Lake Campground sits in a spruce forest near the shores of Echo Lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky along Highway 103 in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. At 10,600 feet elevation, the campground offers 18 sites with 11 more suitable for RV camping and 7 designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Parking spurs range from 20 to 55 feet in length. The campground provides vault toilets, hand pumps with potable water, and trash service. There are no hookups of any kind. The high elevation creates cool to chilly nights even during summer months, and the location on a mountain pass generates windy conditions year-round. Campers should come prepared for cold weather regardless of season. Multiple hiking trails leave directly from the campground, providing access to the Mount Evans Wilderness. Activities include fishing in Echo Lake, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives along Mount Blue Sky Road. The adjacent Echo Lake Lodge and Denver Mountain Park offer additional amenities. The campground experiences heavy usage during its operating season, with both reservation and first-come, first-served sites available.

Directions

From I-70 westbound, take Idaho Springs exit 240 to Highway 103. Go south 14 miles to the intersection of Highway 103 and Highway 5 (Mount Blue Sky Road). Turn right on Highway 5, then turn left to enter the campground.

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