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Echo Lake Beach
4.7★ · 200 Google ratings · Mt Desert, Maine
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 ft away
Restrooms
Yes · 230 ft away
Water
57°F
Length
240 ft of shoreline
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Map of Echo Lake Beach
Guide
Good to know
Lifeguard
There may not be a lifeguard on duty here, even in the summer. nps.gov, 2026/09
Dogs
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not permitted at the designated swimming beach from May 15 through September 15. nps.gov, 2026/09
Season
Echo Lake Beach is a designated swimming beach from May 15 through September 15. nps.gov, 2026/09
Best freshwater swimming in Acadia
This is one of the only lakes in the park where swimming is permitted, with water 10-15°F warmer.
Combine with nearby hiking trails
The Beech Cliff Trail with ladders departs from the parking area and offers a less crowded alternative.
Shallow water ideal for children
Kids can wade out 300+ feet and remain waist-deep, with a gradual slope before the drop-off occurs far offshore.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
Parking fills by late morning during peak season, though mid-week visits remain quiet even in July and August.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · fog
Water
57°F
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 20, 5:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Mt Desert, ME 04660
🅿 Parking 150 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 230 ft away
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Where do you park at Echo Lake Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 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?
0.9 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 19 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Echo Lake Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 230 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
