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Echo Lake Beach (Franconia)
4.7★ · 215 Google ratings · Franconia, New Hampshire
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
320 ft away · paid
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 180 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
125 yd of shoreline
Sand
80 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 13 samples clean · 2026
Map of Echo Lake Beach (Franconia)
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1Parking320 ft from the listing2Restrooms190 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect cold water year-round
Even in August, the lake is noticeably cold, though several swimmers found it refreshing rather than off-putting.
Rent boats for the best experience
Paddle boats cost thirty dollars per hour and kayak rentals are available, with visitors consistently naming boating as the highlight.
Visit in fall for foliage
October visitors consistently report stunning fall colors surrounding the lake and mountain views that exceed summer visits.
Arrive early on summer weekends
The small beach reaches capacity by late morning on hot days, and the parking lot displays a sold-out.
Book ahead or pay at gate
Admission is four dollars per adult, five dollars total with parking, collected at the entrance booth in season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · clear
Wind
6 mph from the SSW
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Aug 20, 5:47 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Franconia, NH 03580
🅿 Parking 320 ft from the listing, Lot 5
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 180 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Echo Lake Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 320 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Echo Lake Beach?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Echo Lake Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 180 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
