Echo Amphitheater
Abiquiu, NM
A curved sandstone alcove that throws back your voice, reached by a short paved trail from US-84. The Forest Service site has a small campground and a day fee.
- Nearest town
- Abiquiu, NM
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.3521, -106.5146
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Echo CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Echo AmphitheaterTentsDrinking waterToilets
- Riana CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Echo Amphitheater
- Rio Chama CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Echo Amphitheater
- El Rito CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Echo Amphitheater
- Canjilon CreekCampsite16 mi from Echo Amphitheater
- Cooper's El Vado RanchMotorhome stopover20 mi from Echo AmphitheaterMotorhomes
All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Echo Amphitheater?
Echo Amphitheater is in Abiquiu, NM, at GPS 36.3521, -106.5146. It is about 35 mi from Los Alamos.
Can you camp near Echo Amphitheater?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Echo Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Echo Amphitheater?
Echo Amphitheater is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: O’Keeffe Country and the Cumbres & Toltec railway.
What is there to see near Echo Amphitheater?
Places worth a stop nearby: Abiquiu Lake (9 mi), Valles Caldera National Preserve (34 mi), Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (38 mi) and Soda Dam (40 mi).
When is the best time to visit Echo Amphitheater?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)