Minnesota / Saint Louis County

Echo Lake

Closed — Closed for the season. Campground typically closed November 1 through May 1. During October and November, drinking water is turned off and services are limited.

About

Echo Lake Campground sits on the south shore of the 1,222-acre Echo Lake at the west end of the Echo Trail, a remote country road traversing the heart of Superior National Forest. This quiet campground offers a peaceful retreat where the sounds of birds and wind replace the bustle of resort areas. The setting features a mix of aspen, balsam, spruce, maple, and pine trees that provide ample shade and privacy between sites. The campground provides 22 campsites including 13 reservable sites (12 standard and 1 group site accommodating up to 21 people) and 9 first-come, first-served sites. Three additional free dispersed campsites accessible only by boat are located around the lake. Sites are non-electric and equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Most sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 feet in length, though heavy vegetation may limit lake views from some sites. Echo Lake is popular for walleye and northern pike fishing, plus panfish, black crappie, white sucker, and yellow perch. The campground features a boat ramp, sandy swimming beach, and small playground for children. Nearby attractions include the Echo Lake Trail (1.5 miles), Echo Lake Hunters Walking Trail (10 miles), and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The campground serves as a convenient base for BWCA canoe trips or exploring Superior National Forest's extensive trail system.

Directions

From Orr, take St. Louis County Road 23 for 16 miles to Buyck. At Buyck, County Road 23 turns into County Road 24. Continue on County Road 24 for 4 miles to the Echo Trail. Turn right onto the Echo Trail and continue 0.8 miles to the campground entrance.

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