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Echo Lake

They have a small sand beach and shallow lake swimming.  There are cliffs on either side of the beach, and you can see people hiking along the top.  They have nice facilities and pretty views, so it would be a good place to relax and spend the day.   http://www.acadiamagic.com/echo-lake.htm

Seal Harbor Beach

There is a small parking lot off of Route 3, and the beach is directly across the road. This is a large sand and pebble beach, with open swimming and a diving platform.  The beach is less crowded than the nearby Sand Beach, and offers a more relaxing place to spend the day.  There are […]

Sand Beach

This is a beautiful beach, and one of the most famous in Maine.  There is a large sand beach surrounded by cliffs, and the water is a stunning turquoise blue.  As part of Acadia National Park, there are numerous areas to explore, and the beach is close to many hiking trails.  Nearby Bar Harbor has […]

Lamoine Beach State Park

We didn’t see anyone swimming, and we aren’t sure if you are allowed to or not.  There is a small sign saying “no swimming off dock” which implies that you can swim elsewhere.  There are beautiful expansive views, and picnic tables overlooking the water.   little shade, outhouses.  The water seems fairly clear, and there is a […]

Lamoine Beach Park

This is a lovely ocean beach, and reportedly popular for swimming. There aren’t any facilities, but they do provide picnic tables and grills with direct ocean views.  The beach is large, and a rough sand/gravel. This area is close to Lamoine State Park, but they are separate locations, and this one seems to be run […]

Lakewood Pond

The street sign for Lakewood Pond Road is blue and says “PVT” but the day use area is here and it is part of Acadia National Park, so you are allowed to be here.  There are two parking areas right by each other, one larger than the other.  This area is not staffed, and dogs seem to […]

Swan Lake State Park

They have a medium sized pebble/sand beach and swimming area.  There is a shaded picnic area and playground.  This is a nice place to swim and close to Belfast which has great restaurants and shopping. Dogs are allowed but not on the beach. http://www.ohranger.com/me/swan-lake  

Sandy Point Beach

  We thought this was a great find, as the area is very picturesque and uncrowded.  There is a large sand beach on an ocean inlet, with cold, clear water.  There are osprey nests on the ruins of a dock, and it is fun to watch the birds.  There was no fee, no lifeguard, and no […]

Sand Beach, Branch Lake

On Google if you just enter “Sandy Beach” it will direct you to a road that doesn’t have public access.  To get to the park you will want to take the road marked “Boat Launch Drive,” which is off of Happytown Road.  Take the gravel road to end and follow signs for the beach.  Parking is alongside […]

Lincolnville Beach

The beach is in downtown Lincolnville, just off of Route 1, so there is easy access to restaurants and shops.  They have a medium sized sand beach with ocean swimming, and pretty views of sailboats. Parking is on the road running beside the beach, and there are port-a-potties available.  We didn’t see any signs prohibiting dogs, […]