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Echo Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
This campground is on the south shore of Echo Lake and is surrounded by a mix of aspen, balsam, spruce, and pine trees. Echo Lake is popular for walleye and panfish fishing and 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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closes October 1. Backcountry sites are open year-round. |
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| Reservations: | Some sites are reservable through Reservation.gov's Echo Lake Campground page. |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | May 9 - September 2 |
| Restrictions: | Maximum of 9 people per site. There is space for 2 vehicles (a towed camper counts as 1 vehicle). Additional vehicles on the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic. ATVs not allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Orr, MN |
| Water: | Solar Powered Well |
| Restroom: | Outhouse (Vault style) |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire, located in site #2 |
| Information Center: | LaCroix Ranger District Email | Call | Address | Webpage |
General Information
General Notes:This campground also has a swimming area, playground, picnic area, boat landing and a 1 1/2 mile hiking trail.
Directions:
Echo Lake Campground is on the Echo Trail, 22 miles northeast of Orr, MN.
- From Orr, take St. Louis County 23 to Buyck (16 miles).
- At Buyck, County 23 turns into County 24.
- Continue on County 24 for 4 miles to the Echo Trail (County Road 116).
- Turn right, 0.8 miles to campground entrance road on left.
Activities
Campground Camping
- Please use facilities provided such as fire rings, tent pads, and latrines.
- Dispose of waste in containers provided.
- Water faucets are for drinking water only, do not use as wash areas.
- Noise limits enforced, respect your fellow campers.
| No. of Sites | 24 campsites |
RV Camping
Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs. Most can accommodate a moderately sized vehicle.
Group Camping
| No. of Sites | 1 group site |
| Reservation info: | Group site is reservable through National Recreation Reservation Service's Echo Lake Campground page. |
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| Rental info: | Maximum of 24 people and 6 vehicles. |
Dispersed Camping
There are 3 dispersed sites located on Echo Lake. Sites are accessible by boat only. Use the boat ramp in the campground.
Please use facilities provided such as fire rings and latrines.
| Fees: | None required. |
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| Reservation info: | First-come, first-served. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Permit: | See current Minnesota Department of Natural Resources rules and regulations. |
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Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Location
