We’re one hour from Colorado Springs
From Colorado Springs (east side, Airport): Take Academy Blvd. south (it eventually curves to the west and goes under I-25). Stay in the left lane for about one mile and make a left onto Hwy 115 heading south. See below and follow the directions marked, “Once you are on Highway 115.”
From Colorado Springs (north side or central): Take I-25 South through Colorado Springs to exit 140. After exiting I-25 proceed to the second light and make a right onto Nevada Avenue, which becomes Hwy 115. Now follow the directions below marked “Once you are on Highway 115.”
From Colorado Springs (south side): Head south on Nevada Avenue, which becomes Hwy 115. Now follow the directions below marked “Once you are on Highway 115.”
From Manitou Springs/Colorado Springs (west side): Take Hwy 24 East to Nevada Avenue and head south. Nevada Ave. becomes Hwy 115. Now follow the directions marked “Once you are on Highway 115.”
Once you’re on Highway 115:
Proceed south approximately 30 miles through Penrose to U.S. Hwy 50. Turn right (west) on Hwy 50 and continue through Cañon City. Eight miles west of Cañon City you will find Echo Canyon Campground located between mile markers 271 and 270 on the south side of U.S. Hwy 50.