Park overview
A tree fringed lake southeast of Lumby preferred by solitude-seeking swimmers and sunbathers. Listen for the echo that gives the lake its name. With clear turquoise coloured water and excellent fishing for rainbow, lake trout and kokanee, Echo Lake is a popular recreation destination.
Advisories
Special notes
Camping, cabins, showers, washrooms, playground and water are available at echo lake resort (within the park) and cozy cabins nature resort (just outside the park). Please refer to the websites of these businesses for a full list of services and facilities that they provide.
Camping
Camping, cabins, showers, washrooms, playgrounds and potable water are available at echo lake resort (in the park) and cozy cabins nature resort (just outside the park). Please refer to the websites of these businesses for a full list of services and facilities that they provide.
Facilities
There is a boat launch available at echo lake resort.
Picnicking available at the day-use areas.
Activities
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Canoe and boat rentals are available through echo lake resort or cozy cabins nature resort.
Echo Lake is a popular fishing lake in both the summer and winter season for rainbow, lake trout and kokanee.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Located southeast of Lumby off Highway 6, onto gravel road for 20km.
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Park details
- Date established: April 27, 1956
- Size: 219 hectares
Nature and culture
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
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