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U.S. Forest Service · Carson National Forest

Echo Amphitheater

Echo Amphitheater is a natural amphitheater located on the Carson National Forest in Rio Arriba County, in Northern New Mexico.. Echo Amphitheater Recreation Site offers opportunities for hiking, nature viewing, camping, and picnicking. Stay for a short time, the entire day, or overnight! This site has multiple picnic/shade ramada options, vault toilets, a paved walkway up to the amphitheater, a large group shelter, and eight campsites with electric hook-ups. Campsites can accomodate small and medium-sized RVs, camper vans, and tents at some sites. Plus, there are two double sites that provide additional parking. Our water system is temporarily out of service.

Reservable13 sites
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A photo of Site 06 of Loop 1 at Echo Amphitheater with Picnic Table
Jennifer Sublett

Campsites

Standard with electric8
Host/management3
RV with electric1
group shelter nonelectric1
Total13

Amenities & rules

Electric hookupsPets allowedCampfires allowedMax vehicle length 54 ftRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Day Use: $5/vehicle (day use is any amount of time spent at Echo Amphitheater in one day). Use of the restrooms, picnic tables, parking lot, hiking, all require a day use fee. Please help us keep this site open and operating by paying your fees at the entrance! .

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

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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.