Echo Lake Camping Area

California

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Conditions: Blocked

for campground, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 20 h ago · oldest 20 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Lassen National Forest; most severe: SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross

    USFSPosted Feb 2 · checked 20 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 75°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground

    OpenWeather20 h ago

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Echo Lake Camping Area

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About this campground

Echo Lake is a semi-developed, dispersed camping area at the shoreline of Echo Lake near the Caribou Wilderness. A vault toilet is on site, as well as trash recepticals. Echo Lake is a popular place for kayaks and conoes. Be aware that this area was damaged in the 2021 Dixie Fire and hazards still exist.

Campsite info

Season
Snow Permitting
Vault toilets

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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manzanita Lake, CA weather station, 23 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan41° high22° low
  2. Feb42° high22° low
  3. Mar46° high24° low
  4. Apr50° high27° low
  5. May61° high35° low
  6. Jun70° high41° low
  7. Jul79° high46° low
  8. Aug78° high45° low
  9. Sep72° high41° low
  10. Oct59° high33° low
  11. Nov47° high26° low
  12. Dec39° high22° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lassen National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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