Along the Arkansas River corridor west of Cañon City, Echo Canyon Campground sits in high desert terrain where the landscape runs rocky and open, with cacti scattered across the sites and temperatures swinging from the 90s during the day down to the 50s at night. The campground operates as a privately managed facility with 33 sites, and it has historically drawn both tent campers and RVs, with hookups available for rigs up to 50 feet. Access involves some rough road sections, so low-clearance vehicles may want to plan accordingly.
Sites vary noticeably in size and shade. Some spots stay shaded for most of the day, while others open up to full sun until late afternoon. The terrain is uneven and rocky in places, as is typical for this stretch of high desert, and campers report that the ground requires some effort when staking tents. Each site has its own water spigot. Restrooms include flush toilets, and showers are available for a small fee. Cleanliness comes up repeatedly in reviews as a consistent positive. Fires are allowed when no burn ban is in effect, and firewood is typically available nearby for purchase.
The campground has a clear connection to Arkansas River rafting, with Echo Canyon River Expeditions operating nearby. Fishing has also drawn visitors, though water levels at the reservoir have fluctuated significantly in recent years. Buffalo Bill's Royal Gorge Campground and Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA are among the nearby alternatives in this stretch of the canyon. Note that this campground is currently listed as closed, so confirm current operating status before planning a trip.
Description
Welcome to Echo Canyon Campground and RV Park, a full service campground in the heart of Royal Gorge Country, 8 miles west of Canon City, Colorado. Just one hour from Colorado Springs, your stay at Echo Canyon Campground is in close proximity to a variety of popular Colorado vacation activities like white water rafting, Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge camping, Bridge and Park, historic train rides, ATV tours, fishing and much more. Echo Canyon Campground offers 46 pull through recreational vehicle sites with your choice of hook-up options including 50 amp electric and extra large sites for motor coach sized RV’s. Tent campers will enjoy Royal Gorge camping in the most secluded tent sites in the Canon City area with plenty of space for tents and vehicles. You can also choose to stay in one of our rustic cabins for your Royal Gorge camping experience which always include fresh linens and space for an extra tent if you choose. Newly remodeled, clean bathrooms and showers await our weary travelers. Our office store has food and firewood available so you can roast marshmallows and enjoy the Colorado evening by your own campfire.
Map & DirectionsEcho Canyon Campground is located in Colorado near Cañon City
Directions
From Canon City, on Hwy 50; Go 8 mi West
Address
45044 W US Highway 50
Canon City, CO 81212
Coordinates
38.49582008 N
105.32088097 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/27/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 7/27/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/27/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/27/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 7/27/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/27/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 45 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 58 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 21 min from Boulder, CO
