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Echo Lake Park – Echo Lake, United States (Unsplash)📷 Evan Clark evanrclark, CC0

Echo Lake Park

Idaho Springs, CO

Nature

A subalpine lake at 3,230 m at the foot of the Mount Blue Sky road (CO-5), with an easy loop trail. Good picnic spot before climbing higher.

Nearest town
Idaho Springs, CO
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
39.6560, -105.6030

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Lostfork BasecampCampsite
    14 mi from Echo Lake Park · 9 pitches
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kelly Dahl CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Echo Lake Park · 45 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jefferson Creek CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Echo Lake Park · 17 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aspen CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Echo Lake Park · 12 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lodgepole CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Echo Lake Park · 34 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sourdough Springs CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Echo Lake Park
    TentsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Echo Lake Park?

Echo Lake Park is in Idaho Springs, CO, at GPS 39.6560, -105.6030. It is about 6 mi from Georgetown.

Can you camp near Echo Lake Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Echo Lake Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 80 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Echo Lake Park?

Echo Lake Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mount Blue Sky, Georgetown and Loveland Pass to Breckenridge.

What is there to see near Echo Lake Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Blue Sky (5 mi), Loveland Pass (15 mi), Red Rocks Amphitheatre (21 mi) and Adams Falls (42 mi).

When is the best time to visit Echo Lake Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)