Echo Lake State Park

The woods themselves were just as you’d expect on a cool November morning so there’s nothing more to say about that. The thing that blew my mind away beyond anything I’ve seen around my local parks was Cathedral Ledge. The views were gorgeous! I was not expecting to see such breathtaking views but boy was it a surprise when you get up there. At the top there’s an area where there was a fence that goes around the sides that lets you experience an 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape. I was fortunate enough to come here when there was clear skies so I was extremely lucky. Also the place was super spotless which was also a huge plus.

We drove all the way to Cathedral Ledge and it was worth the view :)

My slice of heaven. Love it here. Watch the people climb the rock face across the way. Watch the people swim and the kids having fun building sand castles. Plenty of sand and shade to sit in. Picnic tables and Grills provided by the state if NH. NH state parks, you rock. Thanks for making this park for everyone to enjoy. Echo Lake State Park

While spending 4^th of July in North Conway we decided to spend a bit of time hiking near Echo Lake. We ended up making our way up to Cathedral Ledge which had a ton of incredible scenery. The other plus was being able to watch some climber scaling the ledge.
We didn’t have the chance to actually swim at Echo Lake but rest assured that the next time we visit the area it will be on our agenda since it looked clean and relaxing.
P. S. if you are not a hiker, no problem. You can drive to Cathedral Ledge and park at the base of the viewing area.

Love this place! Clean park and trails, breathtaking views. Just a nice place to visit.

I’ve been coming to Echo Lake State Park for decades. It’s a great place to spend the day swimming, enjoying the sun, shade, and possibly even a cookout/​bbq as they have plenty of tables and grills for use.
It’s only $ 4 per person and that gives all day entry, so you can leave and come back if you want.
A season pass is only $ 60 (per person) or Family season pass for $ ¹⁰⁵⁄₁₂₀ depending on the type. See the NH Parks website for those details.
Back to the park/​lake. It’s wonderful! There are NO developments on the lake, so it’s just you. There are homes and the White Mountain Hotel/​Resort around it, and they have access as well, but there are no boating ramps, so it’s just for swimming.
There really is an echo off the White Horse Ledge, which rises up some 700 feet above the lake. Cathedral Ledge is also nearby and both are frequented by climbers.
Plenty of room to enjoy the beach, sand, sun. Lots of trails surrounding the lake as well.
I can’t wait for my next visit!