Augusta/Kennebec has spectacularly beautiful fresh water beaches

Lily Bay State Park

Lily Bay Road (Beaver Cove) Greenville, ME 04441 Phone: 207-695-2700, seasonal

Fresh water swimming at Moosehead Lake, two boat launch sites, shoreline hiking, two campgrounds. Open May 1 to October 15.

Penobscot River Corridor

106 Hogan Road Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207-941-4014

Water access recreation area 67 miles of river and 70 miles of lake frontage in Maine’s undeveloped forest region. Access through Millinocket or Greenville. Remote area, so trips require careful planning.