Echo Lake-Franconia Notch, NH

Park Information

Guests must check in at ticket booth.

Reservations are valid from 10am – 6pm. The beach will be cleared at 6pm, and facilities will close.

Please swim in designated areas only.

Please No:

Bikes

Glass

Alcohol

Snorkeling

Feeding ducks or wildlife

Fishing from beach

Launching boats (public boat launch located at Exit 34B)

Cancellations

Cancellations MUST be made prior to 9AM of the day of your visit. There will be no refunds due to weather, insects, or failure to attend the park without prior notice. Refunds requested for extenuating circumstances must be submitted to: nhparks@dncr.nh.gov where they will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Beach Advisories

Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/180c28fa3a4c4371a9771d999454e8c4/

Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply.

Lifeguards

There are no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted at this park. Anyone entering with a pet will be asked to leave.

For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks

Off-Season Use

During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

NH Senior Discount:

Indicate that you are a NH senior on your order details page and you will not be charged the day-use/parking fee. However, there is a $1 transaction fee for using the online reservation system.

To receive your discount at our per person fee locations, simply enter the number of qualifying NH Senior Citizens in the vehicle/occupant information section of the order details page to receive your applicable discount.