📜 Echo Lake State Park is a family-friendly destination in North Conway, NH.
🏞️ Enjoy swimming, picnicking, and hiking with spectacular views of the Saco River Valley.
🏊♀️ Swim in the clear waters of Echo Lake
🧺 Enjoy a family picnic amidst nature
🥾 Hike scenic trails, including a loop around the lake and paths to Cathedral Ledge State Park
👨👩👧👦 Great for families with diverse activities
breathtaking vistas of the Saco River Valley from nearby ledges
🐾 Pets are not allowed at Echo Lake from May 1st to October 31st
🚧 Limited parking, especially on nice weekends and holidays; reservations encouraged
⚠️ Off-season use means no staff, comfort stations, or open gates; users assume all risk
Open weekends from May 10th, full-time from May 23rd.
Last staffed date is October 26th.
Bathhouse closes at 4 PM.
Park is always open for recreation unless posted otherwise.
Adults (12+): $4
Seniors (65+): $0
Children (5 & under): $0
Children (6-11): $2
Season Passes are available.
Self-serve payment (Iron Ranger) when unstaffed.
Limited parking available; day use reservations are encouraged up to 30 days prior.
Walk-in spaces are first-come/first-serve.
Designated spaces for Parks Plate & Season Pass holders (reservations still encouraged, $1 fee if park reaches capacity).
Comfort stations are unavailable during off-hours and the off-season.
Permitted throughout back trails in Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge areas only.
Not allowed at Echo Lake from May 1st to October 31st.
Contact the park office directly for specific needs.
Visit the Accessibility page for general information.
Bring necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment for safety during off-season use.
Consider making day use reservations for parking.
Several trails originate in the park, including a scenic loop around Echo Lake.
Paths lead to Cathedral Ledge State Park for spectacular views.
Drone use is restricted; no take-off or landing within NH State Park boundaries.