Franconia Notch State Park - Echo Lake Beach

Contact

260 Tramway Dr, Franconia, NH 03580

Book Day Use

Book Campsite

Call Park Office

Hours and Fees

Park Office: 603-823-8800

Echo Lake Beach Day Use Fees:
Adult: 12 and over $4, NH Residents age 65 and over, $0
Child: 5 & under - $0, 6-11, $2
When park is unstaffed during the season, please deposit payment in Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation). Checks can be made payable to Treasurer, State of NH.
Season Passes are available

Echo Lake Beach
Open - TBD

Park Operating Schedules

This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting.

Off season use: During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

Activities and amenities

Echo Lake Beach at Franconia Notch State Park

Check Beach Advisories

Beautiful Echo Lake, at an elevation of 1,931 feet, offers views of Mt. Lafayette and Cannon Mountain. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals. Last rental boats go out an hour before closure. The waters of Echo Lake flow westerly toward the Connecticut River.

2 women in a paddle boat rental at echo lake beach

Day Use Reservations at Echo Lake Beach

at Franconia Notch State Park

Visitors can make a reservation before arriving at the park as parking is limited (especially on nice weekends and holidays). Walk-in spaces are available for visitors on a first come/first-serve basis. Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival.
The restrooms will be open on days that the beach is unstaffed.

Parks Plate & Season Pass: There are desiganted spaces set aside for plate/pass holders on a first-come/first-serve basis. Reservations are still encouraged in the event a park reaches capacity (requiring a $1 transaction fee).

NH Senior Citizens: To receive a discount at our per person fee locations, enter the number of NH Senior Citizens in the vehicle/occupant information section of the order details page, rather than the number of adults.

Reserve Beach Pass

Camping at Cannon RV Park

at Franconia Notch State Park

Reserve a Campsite

Cannon RV Park

The seven-site RV park, located on the north shore of scenic Echo Lake in Franconia Notch State Park, is open year-round. Three-way hook-ups are provided during the regular camping season beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Bathrooms are available seasonally at the beach but are locked at night. In addition, many campers enjoy the convenience of winter RV camping at the base of popular Cannon Mountain Ski Area.

Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day, water, sewer & electric hookups are provided at full rate - $40/night.
From the day after Columbus Day through late-May, we go to off-season rates of $25/night and the RV Park will be carry-in, carry-out only with no water or sewer hookups. Electric hookup available.

The dump station in the Echo Lake Parking lot will be closed (2023) for the summer to the public.
RV sites 1-7 are available by online reservation only through Columbus day weekend, 2023.
RV's MUST be self-contained with a restroom on board - pop ups are not permitted.
Mid-October to Late-May are at off-season rates and the RV Park is carry-in, carry-out only with no water or sewer hookups. Electric hookup is available.

Cannon RV Park Map

Are pets allowed at Echo Lake Beach at Franconia Notch State Park?

Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

Group Use Reservations

Pavilions

For information on this parks pavilion rental please visit Pavilions & Group Use page.

Youth Group Day Use

Youth and School Groups must call the park directly at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to make reservations before visiting. The Bus Pass Program is available for NH youth organizations that meet the program criteria (for more information and applications, please visit BUS PASS PROGRAM .)

Groups that do not meet the qualification for the Bus Pass Program are eligible to receive a discounted rate. For More information, please visit our School & Youth Group Page.

Keep Your Parks Clean

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.

Access for Persons with Disabilities

Visit our Accessibility page. For more information on specific accessibilty needs or questions, please contact the individual park office directly.

Drone use is restricted at all NH State Parks. Drone operators are not permitted to take off or land within NH State Park boundaries.