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Echo Lake Beach

110 Reviews

#6 of 18 things to do in Franconia

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches

Franconia, NH

Review Highlights

“Quick pit stop”

We popped in here trying to find the trail head for artists bluff. It was a quick walk to the lake... read more

Reviewed October 13, 2018

krista_analene

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

via mobile

“Scenic fun”

Echo Lake Beach is a gem, whether you're on the beach, on the lake, in the lake, or just driving... read more

Reviewed October 2, 2018

NHjo

Rye, New Hampshire

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4.5 110 reviews

Excellent53%
Very good36%
Average10%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

Travelers talk about

“beautiful lake”(10 reviews)

“paddle boats”(9 reviews)

“nice beach”(3 reviews)

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krista_analene

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

10415

Reviewed October 13, 2018 via mobile

Quick pit stop

We popped in here trying to find the trail head for artists bluff. It was a quick walk to the lake which was very calm and quiet with pretty views of the surrounding mountains.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank krista_analene

NHjo

Rye, New Hampshire

1510365

Reviewed October 2, 2018

Scenic fun

Echo Lake Beach is a gem, whether you're on the beach, on the lake, in the lake, or just driving by. The scenery is GORGEOUS, in the true sense of the word.

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank NHjo

TransplantedBuckeye

Indianapolis

968466

Reviewed September 20, 2018

Warm day please

Went just for the view, which was great. However, I can see where it would be fantastic on a hot day where you could avail yourself of the amenities. Still, beautiful setting with a perfect little lake surrounded by towering mountains. Great stop while you're...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Hrotswitha B

Enfield, Connecticut

3015

Reviewed September 16, 2018

Fun on the lake!

We went on both a cloudy day and then a beautiful sunny day. Definitely more fun on the sunny day but managed to still enjoy canoeing on both days. Nice put in for the boat and our grandson enjoyed playing on the beach while we...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Happy_Camper_2004

Massachusetts

23083

Reviewed September 8, 2018

Nice enough, but very small

We stopped here for a picnic lunch before heading further north into Vermont. The beach is very narrow and there are not a lot of places in the shade to picnic. Didn’t go into the water, but from watching people, the slope seems to be...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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christinastonge

Boston, Massachusetts

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Beautiful & Peaceful

I love spending time at the white mountains, this place is so beautiful and the views of the mountains are simply breath taking. no place like this. Always sit here in the mornings drinking my coffee. Enjoyment at its fullest

Date of experience: August 2018

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madd4912

New York City, New York

807

Reviewed August 19, 2018

Short stop

Its a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. The water was a bit colder than i expected. We only spent a couple of hours, just enough to time to grab lunch and enjoy the scenery

Date of experience: August 2018

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TheSpicebergs

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 2, 2018

A great introduction to lake kayaking

Even though the weather seemed a little gloomy we arrived at the beach determined to go kayaking. The beach itself was clean and the restrooms and changing areas were in good condition. The young people working the hire shop were pleasant and helpful and despite...More

Date of experience: August 2018

1 Thank TheSpicebergs

Michael C

Reviewed July 29, 2018 via mobile

Fantastic Family Beach

Echo lake is a wonderful beach surrounded by mountains. They have a reasonably priced concession stand. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. The beach itself is also very clean and relaxing. The reason for a 4 out of 5 is the fact that the...More

Date of experience: July 2018

2 Thank Michael C

isaeyal

Holon, Israel

22771

Reviewed July 13, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful

This is heaven Perfect beach Perfect lake Perfect view A way to have a perfect day There is a place to rent kiak and paddle botes so the teenagers will love it