Echo Lake Camp

Located in the high Sierras about 15 minutes south of Lake Tahoe, Berkeley’s Echo Lake Camp offers summer camp programming for families, youth, teens, and seniors. From June until August, campers spend their days enjoying meals and activities coordinated by camp staff, and their nights sleeping in rustic tent cabins.

Registration for Echo Lake Camp Summer 2022 is open. Low-income families may qualify for a camp scholarship to cover 50% or 100% of camp fees. Learn more and apply using the Recreation Scholarship Application. 

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Family camp

Families with children of all ages are invited to family camp at Echo Lake. Each session is 4 or 7 days long. The camp amenities include:

• All meals provided
• Tent cabin accommodations
• Camp activities led by staff

Fees are charged per tent cabin, not per person. Groups of one adult and two child campers under age 14 can register for the low-occupancy tent cabin. Any other group sizes or ages should register for the standard occupancy tent cabin.

Low-occupancy tent cabin (1 adult and 2 child campers under 14)

• 7-day session: $1,450 for residents, $1,740 for non-residents
• 4-day session (Mon-Thu): $965 for residents, $1,158 for non-residents
• 4-day session (Thu-Sun): $1,075 for residents, $1,290 for non-residents

Standard occupancy tent cabin (price includes up to 3 campers, can add additional campers for a fee, up to 8 per tent)

• 7-day session for 3 campers: $1,675 for residents, $2,010 for non-residents
• 4-day session (Mon-Thu) for 3 campers: $1,110 for residents, $1,332 for non-residents
• 4-day session (Thu-Sun) for 3 campers: $1,225 for residents, $1,470 for non-residents
• Additional camper fee for 7-day session: $455 for residents, $546 for non-residents
• Additional camper fee for 4-day session: $260 for residents, $312 for non-residents

Youth camp

Youth ages 7-14 are invited to youth camp at Echo Lake. Each session is 5 days long. The camp amenities include:

• All meals provided
• Shared tent cabin accommodations
• Camp activities led by staff

Fees

• 5-day session: $720 for residents, $864 for non-residents

Counselor in training

Youth aged 15-16 are invited to participate in the counselor-in-training (CIT) program during either family camp or youth camp. During the program, youth will learn leadership and other skills to prepare them to become a camp counselor. 

Youth will receive training and learn about topics such as camp policies, outdoor recreation safety, leadership and workplace problem solving, recreation activity leadership, performance arts, and age-appropriate activities.  

Fees

• 6-day session: $275 for residents, $330 for non-residents

50 and better

Campers aged 50 and older are invited to the 50 & better camp at the end of the summer season. The camp amenities include:

• All meals provided
• Tent cabin accommodations
• Self-directed activities

Fees

• 5-day session: $580 for residents, $696 for non-residents
• Additional camper fee for 5-day session: $160 for residents, $192 for non-residents

covid-19 related protocols

This summer, we will be following the City of Berkeley and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines. See COVID-19 related requirements.

Wi-Fi and Cellular Service

Note that Echo Lake Camp has no Wi-Fi available and very limited cellular service.

About Echo Lake Camp

Echo Lake Camp has offered Berkeley residents a wilderness retreat since 1922. The camp is a 15-minute walk from Echo Lake, which offers swimming, fishing, and canoeing. Located at 7,400 feet above sea level, the weather consists of mild days and cool nights, with an occasional afternoon thunderstorm.

Camp amenities include a heated pool, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, disc-golf, archery, an observation deck, campfires, and music programs. In the recreation lodge, you can enjoy arts and crafts activities and fantastic views. The camp has restrooms, hot showers, and picnic tables throughout the site. View a map of Echo Lake Camp. 

Echo Lake Camp is located in Echo Lake, CA near South Lake Tahoe. The address is:

Berkeley Echo Lake Camp
Lot #7 Echo Lakes Rd. 
Echo Lake, CA 95721

During the summer, you can call the Echo Lake Camp Office at (530) 659-7539.