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Echo Amphitheater Picnic Site

Echo Amphitheater is a natural amphitheater located on the Carson National Forest in Rio Arriba County, in northern New Mexico. 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…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 36.3602, -106.5269

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Echo Amphitheater
  • Rio Chama Fishing
  • RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE
  • Canjilon RD
  • Coyote Ranger District
  • El Rito Campground--Group Shelter

Frequently asked questions

Is Echo Amphitheater Picnic Site reservable?

Echo Amphitheater Picnic Site is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Echo Amphitheater Picnic Site?

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