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. 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…
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: Superior National Forest, FS
- Where: 17 mi northeast of Orr, MN · 48.17056, -92.49111
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake Campground | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Echo Campground | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Echo Hunter Perimeter Loop | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Echo Hunter West Connect | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Echo Rapids Spur Ca | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Echo Hunter East Loop | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 18.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.