National Park Service · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Echo Bay Campground

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. 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. Some sites have views of the lake, and vegetation provides some shade.

Reservable37 sites

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EB1001 — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Campsites

Standard, no hookups	33
Host/management	3
RV, no hookups	1
Total	37

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

Fees: . There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle. Full fee schedule can be found on the park website www.nps.gov/lake .

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

Campgrounds nearby

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Echo Bay Rv Park

0.3 miles away

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Callville Bay Rv Park

19.7 miles away

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Callville Bay Campground

NV · 52 sites

19.9 miles away

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Temple Bar Rv Park

20 miles away

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Temple Bar Campground

20.2 miles away

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Las Vegas Bay Campground

27.3 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.