Echo Lake (Minn)

Echo Lake
Boat Launch
Echo Lake campground beach
Playground
Habitat Area Sign

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

13 total sites

RV Sites

13 sites

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 8 to Sep 8

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 005, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: GRP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: ECHO RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (44)

What Guests Are Saying

Echo Lake offers a beautiful and quiet camping experience, with good fishing opportunities and a serene atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and clean facilities, as well as the enjoyable group camp site. However, challenges include abundant mosquitoes and the need for road and campsite improvements.

Review Summary

4.1
44 reviews
5
52.3%
23
4
25.0%
11
3
6.8%
3
2
11.4%
5
1
4.5%
2

Kirby K

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: ECHO

5

Beautiful location. The campground host was welcoming, hard working and proud of the facility.

Kovar T

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: ECHO

4

Area was quiet and secluded

Cory L

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: ECHO

4

Cory L

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: ECHO

4

Joel T

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: ECHO

4

great little campground with good sites.
Echo lake is a pretty lake snd has great sunsets.

Keith K

Verified

September 26, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: ECHO

5

Nice camping site. Easy to find. Clearly labeled.

Dale R

September 15, 2021

5

Very nicely secluded sites. Restrooms were clean and did NOT smell. There is a short trail down to the lake that is beautiful.

Brad W

Verified

August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: ECHO

4

The campsite itself was AMAZING! Very well thought out and spacious enough to have a nice long stay with several people! The lake was a bit choppy and pretty busy with motor boats making our canoe trip less than desirable, with wind causing extremely choppy conditions, but otherwise an excellent campsite! Highly recommend!

Janice N

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: ECHO

5

Our reservation for Boundary Waters EP 14 was cancelled, so our Plan B was camping at Echo Lake. We really enjoyed our time there and used the opportunity to explore the area. We took day trips to Vermillion Falls and to the Voyageurs National Park area. At our campsite, we really enjoyed the little beach, which was a short walk from our site, and paddled our canoe across the lake. The camp host was great and nice to talk with. We enjoyed the quiet and solitude at this campground--while it wasn't the Boundary Waters trip we were hoping for, it was a wonderful experience and we made some beautiful memories.

Joseph G

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: ECHO

5

It is a quiet campground with sites situated far enough from each other. The Campground host did a very good job of keeping the bathrooms clean! He was also very helpful with questions. There is a short hiking trail from the campground to some overlooks and interesting rocks. The lake is shallow which is okay for small children. Older children will not find it much fun as the lake is very shallow overall.

Location Echo Lake (Minn)

Address:
Lacroix Ranger District, Echo Lake , 320 N. Highway 53
Cook, MN, 55723
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via MN-1, which is approximately 20 miles to the south. Additionally, US-53 is located roughly 25 miles west.

Elevation: 388 feet

Distance to downtown

40 mi drive to downtown Cook (about 45 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Campground will be closed and gates typically locked November 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 $9.00/per day.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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