Western Lakes/Mountains welcome canoeing, kayaking, and paddling
Bigelow Preserve
Route 27
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
Phone: 207-778-8231
Set on 35,027 acres, this preserve is along Flagstaff Lake. There are numerous mountains within the preserves. Extensive trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing are for experienced hikers and skiers. There is also swimming, paddling, fishing, and hunting. Snowmobile trails travers the park.
Mount Blue State Park
Weld, ME
Phone: 207-585-2347
Rangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley, ME
Phone: 207-864-3858
Small state park features fishing and swimming areas, canoeing, and snowmobile trails in the winter. There is public camping available.
Sebago Lake State Park
Route 302
Naples, ME
Phone: 207-693-6613
This 1,300-acre park features relaxation on beautiful Sebago Lake. Visitors will enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming on the lake. There is a public campsite available. Open May 1-Oct. 15 for full use. Wintertime trails are available for cross-country skiers.
White Mountain National Forest
Bethel, ME
Phone: 207-824-2134
Although most of this forest is in New Hampshire, this portion of the forest features camping areas, hiking trails, fishing, and canoeing. Cross-country ski trails are available in the winter.