Echo Lake (Minn)
Echo Lake is located on the west end of the Echo Trail, a remote country road that traverses through the heart of the Western Superior National Forest. This quiet campground, where the sounds of birds and the wind are often heard, is a peaceful alternative to the hustle and bustle of the area's resort scene. A variety of campsites, activities and amenities offer a comfortable stay for RV, trailer and tent campers. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of three million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The campground provides 22 sites, with 13 reservable sites (1 group site and 12 standard sites) and 9 first come-first served. The sites are non- electric and amenities include vault toilets, solar powered water, tables, garbage service, campfire rings.
A group campsite is available for groups of up to 21 people. Three free First Come First Serve dispersed campsites that can be accessed only by boat are located around the lake as well.
Heavy vegetation may limit the lake view from some sites; however, there are numerous trails leading to the water. Young trees and lush ground plants provide privacy between sites.
A boat ramp and sandy beach are provided for access to water activities and swimming.
Need to Know
Campground will be closed and gates typically locked December 1st through May 1st.
Months of October and November drinking water is turned off, there are no garbage services, and toilet cleaning services are limited.
No fireworks
- Customer must occupy site on first night of reservation and may not leave equipment unattended for more than 24 hours
- Click here for more information on Superior National Forest
Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Additional fee for second vehicle (non-towed) is $6.00/per day.
Natural Features
This campground is on the south shore of the 1,222-acre Echo Lake and is surrounded by a mix of aspen, balsam, spruce, maple and pine trees, which provide ample shade.
Nearby Attractions
Possible day trips from the campground include Voyageurs National Park, Crane Lake, Vermillion Falls, Echo Lake Trail (1.5 miles) and Echo Lake Hunters Walking Trail (10 miles).
Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Additional sites of interest
Recreation
Echo Lake is a popular fishing spot for walleye, northern pike, panfish, black crappie, white sucker and yellow perch also living in the lake. The surrounding national forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking in secluded woodlands and canoeing in pristine lakes and rivers. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
Contact Information
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LACROIX RANGER DISTRICT ECHO LAKE 320 N. HIGHWAY 53 COOK MN 55723
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (218)666-0020
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Orr, Minnesota, take St. Louis County Road 23 for 16 miles to Buyck. At Buyck, County Road 23 turns into County Road 24. Continue on County Road 24 for 4 miles to the Echo Trail. Turn right onto the Echo Trail and continue 0.8 miles to the Echo Lake Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 023, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop ECHO, Type Standard Nonelectric
