Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Echo Lake State Park adventure.
Visitors can enjoy Echo Lake from its scenic trail or bathhouse.
Just outside North Conway, Echo Lake provides the perfect setting for swimming, hiking, and picnicking. A scenic trail around the lake provides great views of the sheer, 700-foot-high Cathedral Ledge towering over the lake, while longer hiking trails lead into Cathedral Ledge State Park and to the top of Cathedral Ledge, from where hikers can enjoy sweeping views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains. Both Cathedral Ledge and the nearby White Horse Ledge are also popular settings for rock climbing. While there are no campsites in the park, the Saco River Camping Area is just a 10-minute drive.
Echo Lake State Park is open year-round and busiest in summer. As parking is limited at Echo Lake, visitors can make reservations up to 30 days before arriving to ensure entry—this is especially recommended on weekends and holidays. Walk-in spaces are available for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter visitors may find some gates and facilities closed.