Recommendations for Lake Vacation in Maine

[Pitts2112]

Hello!
We're looking at doing a lake-oriented vacation in Maine this summer and have been looking at so many options that I've gotten lost. We're thinking lakes like Sebago and Long Lake, where there are reasonable sized towns and things to do nearby but we will also have easy access to a lake for swimming and kayaking, mostly.

What campgrounds or other lakes/areas would you suggest? We've looked at Acres of Wildlife, Colonial Mast, and a few others.

We're based in Mass so we can go further north if it's worth it.

Thanks!
Shawn

[Flintstones]

We like the Sebago-Long Lake area in and around Naples Maine. Plenty to do, great boating, places to eat, and plenty of campgrounds to choose from. Another post suggested New Hampshire lakes, we go to Danforth Bay Camping Resort in Freedom, NH and really enjoy that area as well.

[Waco_Kid]

Check out Sandy Shores in Warren Maine. It's close to Rockland, Camden, and Boothbay just to name a few. It's located on South pond. Sandy Shores ....Bruce

[Airdaile]

Sebago. Right on the lake and less expensive than the "resort" on the other side.

[ppine]

I have always liked Rangley Lakes. Traditional part of the State with great lakes. Moosehead L is one of them.

[lmpres]

Take a look in NH too. Some great places. Danforth Bay is right on Lake Ossipee. Great campground with lots to do near...

[westernrvparkow]

If you go further north or further inland (i.e. Moosehead Lake) you are going to lose almost any civilization type of activities. Also, remember the Lakes of Maine at times have the largest biting flies and Mosquitos known to man. Take a baseball bat or two along. I personally would do the Maine Coast instead. All the activities and whole lot less buggie (and lobsters too!!!).

[Flan]

Point sebago campground is great, a lot of stuff for the kiddos to do as well if that applies.

[mdcamping]

Hi Shawn

If you specifically require lake smimming then forget my replay

York River is scenic and makes good kayaking and York beach is very family friendly and very popular, check Dixons Coastal Maine Campground make a good home base for exploring the southern ME coast.

Mike