Echo Bay

 

Echo Bay looks out towards Lake Mead and the desert landscape.

NPS Photo/A. Cattoir

Explore Echo Bay

Located on the northwestern part of Lake Mead. Access from the north from Overton, or from the south from the Las Vegas Valley. The Echo Bay turnoff is 10 miles south of the Northshore entrance station and 40 miles south of the Lake Mead Parkway entrance. The campground is about 5 miles from the turnoff to Echo Bay.

Due to low water the Echo Bay Boat Launch Ramp is closed. The nearest boat launch access point is roughly 30 miles south at the Callville Bay launch ramp.

Also, please be aware of muddy shorelines with receding waters, as cars and people have gotten stuck. Test all ground before fully committing. Top layers can look dry and be deceiving.

Up the road from Echo Bay, take Northshore Road Scenic Drive and enjoy geologic, red rock formations and beautiful picnic areas.

Recreation at Echo Bay

 

 

A sign informs boaters of closures to launch ramps.

NPS Photo/A. Cattoir

Boat Lake Mead

Until recently, this area had a boat launch capable of handling power boats on trailers. Over the past seven years, Lake Mead’s water level has dropped about 35 feet, leaving boat ramps sometimes hundreds of feet from the water. While the park has used millions of dollars in federal funding to extend ramps, most of that construction no longer reaches the lake. On Lake Mead, currently only Hemenway Harbor has a ramp for trailered boat launching and retrieval that does not require a 4wd. Lake Mohave has open boat ramps at all its locations.

For up-to-date boat ramp information refer to Current Conditions at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. Additionally, visit the boating page for more information.

Echo Bay Launch Ramp Status
Location	Availability		More Information
	Small Motorized Vessels	Non-Motorized Vessels
Echo Bay	Inoperable	Inoperable	Inoperable due to low water levels.

 

More Boat & Launch Ramp Information

 

Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground.

NPS Photo/A. Cattoir

Camping

Camp at the RV park or campground and spend your days fishing from the shore.

The campground is 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.

NPS Operated Campgrounds

*50% discount with Senior/Access Pass
**RV's may park in any NPS campsite; however, there are no hookups.
***WiFi in campgrounds is operated by a concessionaire service. Contact them directly with questions at:

Campground	Reservations	Nightly Fee	Total # of Sites
Echo Bay	first come, first served	$20 (cash only)	37

Concession Operated Campgrounds

*Information is subject to change. For up-to-date info, contact each concessionaire directly via corresponding reservation page.

RV Park	Reservations	Nightly Fee	Total # of Sites
Echo Bay	Reserve a site	Info on concessionaire website	58

Accesible sites —— Wifi —— Dump Station
Pets allowed on leash —— Pay showers —— Included at site