Echo Lake Beach Franconia Notch

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Echo Lake Beach at Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia · White Mountains

Freshwater state-park beach on Echo Lake with a limited-parking official access page and a conservative beach pin.

Key facts

Swimming

Freshwater swimming

Access

Easy access

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Reward

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Freshwater day plans
Low-key swims
Quick stopovers

Skip

You want saltwater
You need a long hike
You expect a developed beach club

Before you go

  • Check posted rules before you unload.
  • Treat the water pin as the final check-in point.
  • Bring shoes with grip and a towel.