Echo Bay Campground
Echo Bay Campground is located in the northern end of the park along the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsite. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. Some sites have views of the lake, and vegetation provides some shade.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 33 |
| RV, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
34 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Surface | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB Site 4 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 5 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 6 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 7 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 9 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| EB Site 10 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 11 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 12 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 13 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard | |
| EB Site 14 | Standard | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle. |
| Accessibility | Sites EB Site 9, EB Site 8 H are listed accessible |
Each campsite provides space for up to eight people with one camping unit, i.e. motor home or camp trailer. A maximum of two motorized vehicles, four motorcycles or combination thereof if towed or carried on or by a camper may occupy a site. Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground. The restrooms have sinks and toilets. There are no showers. Accessible sites are available. An RV dump station and water refill station are located near the entrance to the Echo Bay Upper Campground on the left.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Located along the northwestern portion of Lake Mead along Northshore Road. Access from the north from Overton, Nevada, or Valley of Fire State Park, or from the south from the Las Vegas Valley. The Echo Bay Road turn off is 10 miles south of the Northshore Entrance Station and 40 miles north of the Lake Mead Parkway Entrance Station.
| Nearest town | Boulder City, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 36.3081° N, 114.4369° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 37.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Native Campervans ↗ | 44.6 mi |
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Echo Bay Campground - Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Public land it sits in
Jimbilnan Wilderness begins about 1.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.4 miJimbilnan Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 18,879 acres
- 3.3 miGold Butte National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 297,117 acres
- 6.4 miLime Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 23,710 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- St. Thomas Memorial CemeterySite · Overton · 14.7 mi
Natural features
There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that help provide shade and privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote. Some sites have a view of the lake. Echo Bay is remote, making it an ideal location to view the night skies.
Recreation
The Echo Bay developed area has a small picnic area, boat launch and store that sells amenities. Anglers enjoy coming to this area to fish along the many coves that can be accessed by foot or boat. A fish cleaning station is located near the picnic area.
Nearby
There are many adventures to be discovered from Echo Bay, including the Redstone Picnic Area, the historic once-flooded town of St. Thomas, Rogers Spring, Blue Point Spring and the Valley of Fire State Park.
Guidebooks for Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Nevada
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- Guide to Common Plants of Lake Mead National Recreation AreaElizabeth A. Powell and Frederick H. Landau, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
- Best Backpacking Trips in California and NevadaMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2015Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Echo Bay Campground?
Sites at Echo Bay Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Echo Bay Campground?
There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Echo Bay Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Echo Bay Campground have?
37 sites, including 33 standard sites without power and 1 RV site without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Echo Bay Campground?
Echo Bay Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Echo Bay Campground?
There are no showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Echo Bay Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Echo Bay Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Echo Bay Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Echo Bay Campground?
Sites EB Site 9 and EB Site 8 H are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Echo Bay Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Echo Bay Campground?
The Echo Bay developed area has a small picnic area, boat launch and store that sells amenities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Echo Bay Campground?
Boulder City, Nevada. There are many adventures to be discovered from Echo Bay, including the Redstone Picnic Area, the historic once-flooded town of St.
Source: Getting there