Echo Bay Campground
Lake Mead National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Boulder City, NV, NV
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (77 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/echo-bay-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Year-round federal campground on Lake Mead's Overton Arm with 34 paved sites, boat launch, and fishing access. Usually not busy, making it a quieter alternative to crowded Nevada campgrounds.
Wildlife alert: Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mojave Desert Tortoise, and Texas Spiny Softshell present in the area. Common birds include Loggerhead Shrike, American Coot, and Common Raven.
Insider tips for Echo Bay Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring a tent for shade; no shade structures at sites Avoid site 21; it's located between two roads with noise issues Lake is about a 10-minute drive away despite campground proximity claims
Skip Echo Bay Campground if: You need RV hookups; no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You expect waterfront views; campers report the lake is not visible from most sites. You seek privacy; reviewers note lack of privacy between sites. You visit June-August; temperatures regularly exceed 100F (37C).
Best time to visit Echo Bay Campground: October-April — Much cooler temperatures; December-February lows can dip to freezing but daytime highs are manageable. May and September — Daytime highs around 90F (32C), avoiding extreme summer heat.
Nearby campgrounds: Boulder Beach Campground (Boulder City, NV), Red Rock Canyon Campground (Red Rock Canyon NCA, NV), Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (St George, UT), Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites (Las Vegas, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Echo Bay Campground
Cell signal at Echo Bay Campground (Boulder City, NV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring a tent for shade; no shade structures at sites
Avoid site 21; it's located between two roads with noise issues
Lake is about a 10-minute drive away despite campground proximity claims
Much cooler temperatures; December-February lows can dip to freezing but daytime highs are manageable
Daytime highs around 90F (32C), avoiding extreme summer heat
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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. The lower campground is about 5 miles from the turnoff to Echo Bay.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Mead National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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