Best Campgrounds near Echo, UT

Echo, Utah provides camping access along the shores of Echo Reservoir with multiple established campgrounds and RV parks. Dry Hollow Campground within Echo State Park offers lakeside sites with covered pavilions and fire rings, while Holiday Hills RV Park and Echo Island RV Resort accommodate tent campers, RV travelers, and cabin stays. The region includes both water-adjacent sites with reservoir views and more secluded options within a short drive of Interstate 80.

The camping season near Echo peaks from late spring through early fall, with most facilities offering full services from May through September. Electric hookups and water connections are available at many developed sites, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Echo State Park campgrounds feature level sites with concrete pads, shade structures, and fire rings, while some nearby areas offer more basic accommodations. Road access is generally good with paved approaches to major campgrounds and proximity to town services in Coalville. "Very clean campground. Each site has a cement pad, water, electric, and a shelter which is great when it is 90 out with clear skies," noted one visitor about Dry Hollow Campground.

Campers consistently mention the peaceful atmosphere and clean facilities at Echo State Park sites, with several reviews highlighting the quality of the waterfront camping experience. The reservoir provides opportunities for fishing, paddling, and swimming during summer months. Weber Crossing Campground receives mixed reviews, with some visitors appreciating its convenience for overnight stays while others note proximity to highway noise. Several campgrounds in the area feature partial or full hookups for RVs, making the region suitable for travelers seeking both convenience and natural settings. As one camper observed about Dry Hollow: "Sites are all RV sites with covered picnic tables on concrete patios with electric and water. The campground is a little close to a road, so you can hear it, but it's still pretty peaceful."

Best Camping Sites Near Echo, Utah (250)

    1. Echo Island RV Resort

    23 Reviews
    Coalville, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 903-9265

    $50 - $300 / night

    "The sites are spacious, well placed with lovely views all around. I had a small river behind me. There’s a large pool and plenty of play areas. As large as Echo Island is, it’s surprisingly peaceful."

    "Really fun place in Utah. This was my dogs favorite campground so far. They have so much room to walk, and plenty of wildlife around to keep them interested."

    2. Dry Hollow Campground — Echo State Park

    11 Reviews
    Coalville, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 336-9894

    $40 - $300 / night

    "Echo Campground has a very peaceful and quiet atmosphere. We have always loved our stay at Echo Campground in Utah. The sites are very clean and the camp hosts are very accommodating."

    "This is a new campground at Echo Reservoir. The sites are wonderful. Each site appears to be level, with shade over the picnic table."

    3. Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park

    11 Reviews
    Echo, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 829-6866

    $40 - $200 / night

    "The outside of the loop at Dixie C.G. is electric and water only. The inside of the loop has full hook-ups.  All sites have long, sturdy metal tables and a metal cover over a concrete pad."

    "Close to Favis and Weber counties, this is a great place for 1 or 2 night stays. We usually stay here every spring. The campground is a short walk to the "beach.""

    4. Twin Coves — Rockport State Park

    15 Reviews
    Wanship, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 336-2241

    $35 / night

    "Rockport State park in Utah, at the Crandall Cove sites. Sites are well kept, the reservoir is really low. Hiking is nice. Bike trails are well kept."

    "We always pick a spot near the water and each spot seems to be a good distance away from where others are camping - which is nice."

    5. Holiday Hills RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Coalville, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 336-4421

    "It is conveniently located off the highway and has a gas station accessible for even the biggest RVs. The staff is super helpful and very welcoming."

    "Babbling Brook nearby, host were very friendly and hard working. Hot showers."

    6. Big Rock Campground — East Canyon State Park

    7 Reviews
    Wanship, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 829-6866

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Great view of lake and  can walk down to swimming area . Great fishing,  especially if you know where to go."

    "Nice paved paths for our kiddos to right their scooters and fun water activities available to the kids for free (water bounce house etc)."

    7. Weber Crossing Campground

    5 Reviews
    Echo, UT
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 659-4668

    $25 / night

    "There is a stream nearby with walking access. My littlest one walked around without shoes and was okay for grass and weeds to soften his feet. Another note is that this should be generator free."

    "Only problem was that you could hear the highway. Still a good experience and would go again."

    8. Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    38 Reviews
    Park City, UT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 649-9540

    $35 - $50 / night

    "This isn't the prettiest lake. It is nice and big, but since it is one of the closest to Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley, it gets a lot of traffic."

    "We stayed at the "McHenry" campground in a spot right next to a creek. The traffic noise was a bit prevalent during the day because it's close to the highway. Great tent pad."

    9. Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    33 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $346 / night

    "Bathrooms always close by, no showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. If you’re lucky, you can get a site close to the creek. Nice, cool nights in the summer."

    "Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this campground has the advantage of being up the canyon so you feel far away from the city, but close enough that you could go on a work night and still make it to the"

    10. Bountiful Peak Campground

    12 Reviews
    Centerville, UT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $15 - $98 / night

    "The sites have plenty of room, tons of shade and easy access to bathrooms."

    "They are a little close to each other but nice and clean."

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Recent Reviews near Echo, UT

1302 Reviews of 250 Echo Campgrounds


  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Fox Den Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Beautiful uncrowded campground

    We stopped here after leaving Salt Lake City. It is mid October so the campground is mostly empty. We were able to get our pick of sites. Beautiful views of water and the mountains. Super nice bathrooms that look brand new. Not much hiking right here but close enough to the Alpine Loop to Sundance with hiking along the way. Not far from a bike path along the Provo River. Only a few minutes into Midway with many restaurants to choose from.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Urban campground convenient to SLC

    We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown. The facilities are older but clean. Standard Holiday amenities like pool, dog park, dog wash, basketball court. We’d stay again if I wanted to be close to downtown.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Newer place with some nice ammenities

    Nice RV Resort with many amenities including pool, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, pickleball courts. Friendly staff. Laundry machines are limited given the size of the park. Also showers are inexplicably small. Bathrooms with toilet, sink, shower are adequate size but the showers are quite small (and I am not a large person). Paved sites but not level. I’d stay again but perhaps do my laundry somewhere else on the way in.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful remote campground

    The positives: a beautiful remote spot with huge spaces between campsites. Gorgeous views of the Great Salt Lake. Right now there is no water on the island due to construction at the visitors center. The visitors center is closed though there is a temporary one. One other detractor is the mosquitoes here. We were out at dusk locking our bikes and were swarmed by them!! It has been very windy here. Don’t know if that is usual or a temporary weather thing due to remnants of a Pacific hurricane. If you are looking for solitude without backpacking into the mountains the primitive loop at Bridger Bay campground could be your thing. Nice place to bike also if it weren’t for the wind.

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Little Mill

    Our favorite place

    Our family adores this location. Great staff, clean toilets, stunning camping areas near the river, some directly on it! Spot 10 was great for our 33ft rig. We will be back Little Mill! Love you

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Stunning views and the sound of freedom

    We’ve stayed here several times and have to say the vibes are patriotic and welcoming. The Air Force base and surrounding mountains feel like you’re in a Top Gun movie. Clean bathrooms, clean pool and spa, super cool staff, and my kids had a blast making memories. Thanks Valley View - Claire

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Riverside RV Resort

    Lovely spot

    Very safe and nice spot to stay with kids. Gated entry is a plus for me, and the staff is so kind and welcoming.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Hailstone - Lower Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    Great state park campground

    Convenient location to Park City. Large spacious sites. Nice clean bathrooms. You can hear road noise from highway 40. We got a site without reservation with no problem. Some sites are more level than others. We are enjoying looking at the reservoir from the back of our site. Some construction noise across highway 40 but not too much late on a weekday.

  • J
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful buffalo views

    An amazing place to kick back, relax, and hangout with bison. They walk up and graze through the campsites which is a beautiful thing to wake up to. Right now the island doesn’t have water so come prepared. Electrical hook ups. State parks always skoolie friendly.


Guide to Echo

Echo, Utah offers camping options at elevations around 5,500 feet with multiple reservoir-adjacent sites. Water levels at Echo Reservoir fluctuate seasonally, with camping areas situated on both developed RV sites and more basic tent locations. Access to camping near Echo typically requires navigating from Interstate 80 to local roads that connect to established campgrounds and RV parks.

What to do

Fishing at Echo State Park: Dry Hollow Campground provides direct access to fishing opportunities. "I would return to this location simply to fish the reservoir more," notes Nicholas R., who stayed at Dry Hollow Campground.

River floating at Echo Island: The campground offers proximity to a small river ideal for kayaking. "It's fun to bring kayaks and float the river. The people who manage the campground have done a wonderful job," shares Jake V. from Echo Island RV Resort.

Biking on rail trails: Some campgrounds connect to historic rail trails for cycling. "Next to historic union pacific rail trail for hiking and biking (many goatheads so plan accordingly- tubeless?) Runs from dam to Park City about 28mi," advises Mark F. who visited Dry Hollow Campground.

What campers like

Water recreation facilities: Echo Island RV Resort offers multiple swimming options beyond the reservoir. "They had a small pond for kids to fish in, two swimming pools and two hot tubs, very clean and modern facilities, well maintained campsites with fire pit," shares Carlee G. from Echo Island RV Resort.

Sheltered sites with concrete pads: The covered areas at campsites provide relief from sun exposure. "Sites are all RV sites with covered picnic tables on concrete patios with electric and water," notes Caitlyn R. about her stay at Dry Hollow Campground.

Riverside camping options: Some sites offer direct creek or river proximity. "This site was very big & the creek surrounded on two sides. It even had 2 picnic tables. When we were here, this part of the campground was empty across from us & site beside us was empty which we loved," reports Tisha B. about her experience at Echo Island RV Resort.

What you should know

Proximity to highway noise: Several campgrounds are located near Interstate 80. "The campground is a little close to a road, so you can hear it, but it's still pretty peaceful," mentions Caitlyn R. about Dry Hollow Campground.

Seasonal water levels affect access: Reservoir water levels impact campsite quality. "When the water level is higher, the lakefront sites will be awesome," notes Zach R. about Dry Hollow Campground.

Nighttime temperatures fluctuate: Even summer evenings can be cool due to elevation. "It was nice get away from Ogden," notes Kellie M. about camping at Dry Hollow Campground, with temperature changes being a notable feature of mountain camping.

Last-minute availability varies by season: Some campgrounds can accommodate spontaneous stays during off-peak periods. "Reserved a few hours before arriving on a Sunday in June and there were plenty of spots. Camp host was super nice when we arrived," reports Mike A. about his experience at Echo Island RV Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Echo State Park?

Camping fees at Echo State Park typically range from $20-25 per night for standard sites. For more amenities, Holiday Hills RV Park near Coalville offers full-service sites at approximately $35-45 per night. Rates generally increase for holiday weekends and peak summer months. Most sites at Echo State Park are reservable, with a reservation fee of $8-10 in addition to the camping fee. Some first-come, first-served sites may be available during off-peak times, but reservations are recommended during summer months.

What are the camping options at Echo State Park in Utah?

Echo State Park offers both tent and RV camping options. Dry Hollow Campground — Echo State Park provides clean sites with a peaceful atmosphere and accommodating camp hosts. Additionally, nearby Echo Island RV Resort offers spacious RV sites with full hookups, some with river views. The park's location near Echo Reservoir makes it popular for water-based recreation, and campers appreciate the quiet environment away from urban areas.

When is the best season to stay at Echo Resort in Utah?

The best time to visit Echo Resort in Utah is late spring through early fall (May-September). Summer (June-August) offers warm days perfect for water activities, though this is also the busiest period. Mountain Valley RV Resort in nearby Heber City confirms that late spring and early fall provide more moderate temperatures and fewer crowds while still allowing for enjoyable outdoor recreation. Fall brings beautiful foliage colors to the surrounding mountains. Winter camping is limited due to cold temperatures, though some year-round facilities are available for cold-weather enthusiasts.

What activities are available near Echo Reservoir for campers?

Echo Reservoir offers excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and paddleboarding. The reservoir is known for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and perch fishing. Nearby, Anderson Cove provides beach access for swimming and water activities. For hiking enthusiasts, the surrounding Wasatch Mountains offer numerous trails with stunning views. Mountain biking is popular on nearby trails, and the area has several scenic drives. Winter visitors can enjoy ice fishing when the reservoir freezes, and nearby ski resorts are within a short drive.