Near Idaho Springs

Echo Lake Campground is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado near its namesake lake at the base of Mount Evans along Hwy 103. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and taking scenic drives along Mount Evans Road.

The campground offers 11 sites more suited to RV camping, and seven sites designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Also, there are vault toilets, hand pumps with potable water, and trash service.

Length: 4 miles ONE-WAY

Elevation: 9,650 feet - 11,522 feet

Trail Description: Begin at the Hell's Hole Trailhead. Traveling along the West Chicago Creek for about a mile, the trail cimbs at a steady pace through a large grove of aspen trees. The second and third miles are rocky but less steep. When the trail ends at Hell's Hole, the area opens to a meadow where alpine willows grow at the base of Gray Wolf Mountain.

West Chicago Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Evans and is located off Highway 103 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado. It is a popular facility for hiking and fishing enthusiasts.

There are 15 sites available all suitable for RV and tent camping. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring. Other amenities include a vault toilet, water spigot, and trash dumpster. There are no RV hook-ups. Firewood is available for sale during peak season at the campground.