Campground

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Day Use Area
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Hiking

Amenities

  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water (peak season)
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible Occupant Message

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

Getting Here

Latitude
48° 10' 14.0002" N
Longitude
92° 29' 28.0000" W
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.

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.

    • Contact Information

    LACROIX RANGER DISTRICT
    ECHO LAKE
    320 N. HIGHWAY 53
    COOK, MN 55723

    For campground inquiries, please call: (218)666-0020

    Additional Information