Echo Canyon State Park
Echo Canyon State Park might be one of Nevada’s best-kept secrets with its glittering waterfront, scenic hikes, and modern guest facilities.
From sunbathers to weekend warriors, Echo Canyon’s 70-acre reservoir offers something for everyone. Boaters may use the ramp (when water levels are high) but are also welcome to launch from the shore. Anglers will encounter a good population of rainbow trout stocked by the Nevada Division of Wildlife (always keep your Nevada fishing license handy whether fishing in the water or on shore).
Around the park, wildlife lovers and birdwatchers have plenty to keep them busy. Expect a diverse crowd of waterfowl and shorebirds on the waterfront, including trumpeter swans. You’ll spot deer and raptors in the surrounding meadows, and the canyon offers a riparian habitat flush with critters, cottonwoods, and cattails.
In addition to its bounty of natural resources, Echo Canyon State Park boasts services for every style of camper. The lower campground includes 33 sites, each with a gazebo, grill, drinking water pump, and easy access to flush restrooms. The RV campground has 20 full hookup sites—and a commanding view of Dry Valley—with access to flush toilets and an RV dump station.
The park includes an outdoor theater, a group picnic area for up to 70 people, and excellent trails. We recommend taking the Ash Canyon trail, a winding 2.5-mile loop along the valley rim that ends with a dramatic canyon view.
Travel Nevada Pro Tip
The visitor center at nearby Cathedral Gorge State Park is the regional park headquarters and the perfect place to learn about the area’s six state parks.
HOURS & ADMISSION
Echo Canyon State Park is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Camping in the park is available with utility hookups. All sites are first-come, first-served.
