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Echo Lake

USFS · Camping Area · Dispersed · Free

DispersedFree

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Nearest dump station
Almanor RV Dump Station · 14.9 mi
Coordinates
40.4325, -121.1645
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.4325° N · 121.1645° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

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.

From the USFS.

Is Echo Lake free?

Yes. Echo Lake is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.

How do I get to Echo Lake?

Echo Lake is at 40.4325, -121.1645. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.

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Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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