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Echo Amphitheater
FSU.S. Forest Service — Texas · Carson National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Carson National Forest |
| Location | Texas · Carson National Forest · 36.35909, -106.52357 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 standard electric; 1 rv electric; 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 11 of 10 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 54 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 10 sites · 30 ft: 10 sites · 35 ft: 5 sites · 40 ft: 4 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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! Camping (all sites have electric hook-ups!): $20 Per Single Site $35 Per Double Site $5 Per Extra Vehicle Group Picnic Shelter: $50/day with 40 person maximun. Reserving this group shelter includes three campsites (sites 1-3) to be used for additional parking and camping! Reservations are required to use the group shelter via recreation.gov. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 11 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 11 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | AmphitheaterCell service reportedDrinking water |
| Phone | N/A |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-21.
From the official listing
Overview Echo Amphitheater is a natural amphitheater located on the Carson National Forest in Rio Arriba County, in Northern New Mexico. .
Recreation Echo Amphitheater Recreation Site offers opportunities for hiking, nature viewing, camping, and picnicking.
Facilities 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. Please bring your own water for drinking, washing dishes, etc. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.
Natural Features The sandstone cliff is known for its unique echoing auditory properties. The red vertical stripes down the otherwise horizontally stratified cliff wall are streaks of mineral varnish that provides a colorful contrast to the sandstone cliff. This colorful geological feature combined with its unusual auditory properties no doubt fed the legend of myth associated with the Echo Amphitheater
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (575) 684-2489. Nearby Attractions Abiquiu Lake, Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center, Canjilon Lakes
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Trip Card — Echo Amphitheater
Texas · Carson National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas · Carson National Forest |
| 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. Plea… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 11 |
| Max RV | Up to 54 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10212015 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.