---
id: "100018"
name: Echo Park Road
distance: "12.1"
duration: 1 hour to drive, 4 hours to explore
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organization:
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/echo-park-road.htm
    name: Echo Park Road
websites:
  - url: https://liveandlethike.com/2022/07/23/echo-park-road/
    name: Live and Let Hike
  - url: https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/trails/us/colorado/echo-park-road
    name: onX Offroad
  - url: https://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/dinosaur/harpers_corner.html
    name: The American Southwest
attractions:
  - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2022/03/confluence-trail.html
    name: Confluence Trail
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/echo-park.htm
    name: Echo Park
  - url: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259557
    name: Echo Park Campground
  - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2021/06/echo-park-petroglyphs.html
    name: Echo Park Petroglyphs
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/echo-park-road.htm
    name: Echo Park Road
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/historic-chew-ranch.htm
    name: Historic Chew Ranch at Pool Creek
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/mitten-park-trail.htm
    name: Mitten Park Trail
  - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2021/06/pool-creek-petroglyphs.html
    name: Pool Creek Petroglyphs
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/echo-park.htm
    name: Whispering Cave
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/yampa-bench-road.htm
    name: Yampa Bench Road
designations:
  - Park Scenic Drive
states:
  - CO
ll:
  - -109.09812823316264
  - 40.47712271595327
bounds:
  - - -109.09812823316264
    - 40.4669
  - - -108.98741616831582
    - 40.52156

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The Echo Park Road is a 14 mile (23 km) unpaved road that starts along Harpers Corner Road and ends at the Echo Park Campground. Due to the clay soil, the road is not passable when wet or covered with snow.

For those hoping to get a close-up look at Dinosaur's geology, Echo Park Road offers a unique perspective. As the road descends, beautiful rock layers tower above historic sites, such as the Chew Ranch and petroglyphs at Pool Creek. At Echo Park Campground, visitors are treated to a spectacular view of Steamboat Rock surrounded by canyons. A short walking trail leads to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers. 

__Driving Conditions__

This unpaved road is not suitable for RVs and trailers. High-clearance vehicles and four-wheel-drive (4WD) are strongly recommended. The road is graded, but there are several dry wash crossings and a steep descent down a series of switchbacks at the start of the road. The road is impassable when wet.

__Pets__

Leashed pets are permitted along the Echo Park Road and in the Echo Park Campground. Pets are not permitted on any hiking trails in the area. 

__Fees__

Visitors must pay the park entrance fee or show a valid pass at the Entrance Station or Visitor Center.