rangeley lake state park

my husband and I took a picnic to the park and drove to the little beach. We sat at picnic benches which were back from the water..no bugs surprisingly. The one drawback as we had sandals on was that there was ALOT of geese droppings on the grass so we did not walk down to the water. The park was very clean and staff VERY helpful.

A Beautiful spot with a wonderful view. We rode the bike all the way three for the view of the lake.

Drove through the camp ground, visited the boat launch and enjoyed the views of an almost empty camp ground after Labor Day.

the sites were well spaced and clean. The bathrooms with showers were very clean and new. The dishwashing station in the back of the bathroom facilities were amazing. Totally recommend the campground.

Very secluded, lots are quite a good distance from one another. Restroom were clean, all well maintained, I'll go back for sure.

The park is always amazingly beautiful, great swimming area and perfect for a day with family. A great day trip

Nice area, quiet fall day, great for walking on the trails. Did not camp just walked around the trails easy paths well marked.

There are beautiful lake side camping spots at Rangeley. As is true of most ME state parks there is no electric service. The ranger here gave us an excellent overview of the park and moose environs. Only one bull is seen occasionally by the rangers. While we love ME, a primary reason we come is to see this amazing animal. More on that later. There are three hiking paths here. Two run along the lake, half (.5 miles ) south of the beach which is small, grassy and quite nice. This section could be challenging due to tree roots. The northern section could, with heavy rains be muddy. The planks are rotted in places and sections are just a single plank. I have back problems and did just fine in both directions. We didn't walk the Moose Corridor Trail but were told it is well shaded and that hikers will see lots of moose scat, just no moose.For moose sightings head towards Stratton on route 16N. About 1/2 mile before you reach the town, on your left and right you'll see sand pits. These are easily recognized. Pull in to the edge of the parking lot and you'll see bogs below. If you reach the stop sign you've gone too far.

Rangeley State Park, in northwestern ME not far from Canada, close to services in Rangeley, ME with shops and some restaurants, offers 50, mostly wooded campsites for RV's and tents, with several right on the beautiful south shore of Rangeley Lake, known for its fishing and swimming. You'll also hear the loons at night and should see some wildlife, too. This is moose country. There is a boat launch with slips, group camping, and a day area separate from the camping area. Flush toilets and hot showers were clean, and there are hiking trails with spectacular views in the nearby mountains to suit all levels of hikers. Don't miss this park or other favorites in other areas of the Maine - Lily Bay near Moosehead and Cobscook Bay way "downeast" on the coast, also close to Canada and away from the crowds farther south in Maine. Very friendly and helpful staff at all parks.

The state park has three granite staircases on a grassy slope that head straight down to the lake. It is good swimming for adults and children because it starts out shallow for several yards and then gets deeper. Rocky bottom, so water shoes would be great. The view is terrific. We visited the park just for a swim, but there were families playing games up on the lawn, out biking and having a picnic. There are restrooms close by the beach area.

Situated along the lake’s southern shore, day use at this 869-acre (351.6-ha) state park was a mere $3 per Maine resident. The park had 50 individual campsites, two group campsites, and a camping area playground; some campsites were near the shoreline. Several picnic tables were near the beach. A boat launch was at South Cove. All the other usual park amenities were also present. The park’s 0.75-mile (1.2-km) woodlands trail and its 0.9-mile (1.4-km) shoreline trail rewarded exploration. Both proved to be good ways to find and watch native wildlife during an afternoon visit. Lake water at the park’s northeast-facing beach was far too cold for an early autumn swim, but it was a good place for putting in canoes and kayaks. The scenic views of distant Saddleback Mountain, clad in fall foliage—like the colorful scenery in the park itself—were exceptional. Bring a camera any time of year, but especially during fall foliage!