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Echo Lake

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Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from late spring through early fall, weather and snow conditions permitting. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov when open.

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Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 3:08PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

3:08 PM — 11:15 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph, strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread rapidly under these conditions. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE I-70 MOUNTAINS, SOUTH PARK, AND THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 3:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

3:08 PM — 11:15 PM

Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

4:10 PM — July 1st, 4:00 PM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

9:10 AM — July 1st, 9:00 AM

About

Echo Lake Campground is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado at 10,600 feet elevation. The campground sits in a spruce forest near the shores of Echo Lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky along Highway 103. Its high elevation creates cool to chilly nights even in summer, and the mountain pass location brings windy conditions year-round. The campground offers 17 sites: 10 suitable for RV camping with parking lengths ranging from 20 to 55 feet, and 7 tent-only sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from hand pumps, and trash service. There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups. Activities in the area include hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness, fishing at Echo Lake, scenic driving, and wildlife viewing. Several trails depart directly from the campground. Mount Evans Road (Highway 5) allows visitors to drive from 10,500 to 14,130 feet in just 14 miles. The Denver Mountain Park, Echo Lake, and Echo Lake Lodge are located adjacent to the campground.

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 Evans Road). Turn right on Highway 5, then turn left to enter the campground.