Tranquil Beauty Surrounds the Belgrade Lakes Region Town of Fayette, Maine

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Early autumn colors reflect on Echo Lake in Fayette, Maine
Fayette, Maine, on Echo Lake and Lovejoy Pond, is nestled in the foothills of the picturesque Longfellow Mountains. It is truly a place where you can take time to slow down and smell the flowers.
The pristine, horseshoe-shaped Echo Lake covers 1,037 acres and is described as one of the cleanest lakes in Maine. A boat launch is located in Mount Vernon. Lovejoy Pond is much smaller at 372 acres, but also has above average water quality. Parker Pond also has above average water quality for its 1,600 acres. A limited access boat launch is located at the Parker Pond Headland Preserve on Fellows Cove Road. Other ponds in Fayette include David Pond and Tilton Pond plus at least eight smaller ponds. Most are appropriate for swimming, fishing and small boat travel.
There is no town center, but the town office, Fayette Central School, Fayette Country Store, Underwood Memorial Library and a church are spread out along Route 17.
The town is surrounded by the tranquil beauty of farms and woodlands. The lakes and mountains, stone-wall lined roads and sunset views of the Presidential Range lure people to this peaceful hamlet.
Fayette continues to be a farming community. Local farms offer strawberries, high-bush blueberries, apples, dairy products, herbs and spices. Visit Moose Hill Herb and Spice Farm during the summer and fall. They create a variety of products available from PYO raspberries to Christmas trees to mulling spices to herbal blends.
Several properties in Fayette have been protected so that they will remain forever natural. Though there are no marked trails at Matthews Wildlife Habitat on Route 17, look for the opening in the stonewall and enjoy walking about. The Parker Pond Headland Preserve, which I mentioned above, is a 100-acre peninsula with 5,000 feet of rocky shoreline on Parker Pond. The land includes a 1.5 mile moderate trail. Atop Baldwin Hill Road, you can enjoy the scenic views from Sturtevant Farm.
The Rainbow Riders Snowmobile Club maintains 24 miles of trails including the state connector ITS 115.
Two summer residential camps are located on Echo Lake: Camp Vega is a girls camp while Camp Winnebago is for boys.
Fayette provides the perfect place to swim, fish, boat and relax on the beautiful clear lakes and streams or hike the nearby mountain trails. Come here to enjoy life the way it should be. Interested in lakefront property? Check it out below:

Lakefront Properties For Sale in Fayette

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 Fayette Town Office, 2589 Main Street, 04039

www.fayettemaine.com, 207.685.4373Incorporated: February 28, 1795Named for the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who offered his services to Americans during the RevolutionSquare miles: 31.5Population: 1,243Fire/Police/Ambulance: 911
Kennebec County Sheriff: (non-emergency) 207.623.3614
Underwood Memorial Library: 207.685.3778
Fayette Central School (grades Pre-K-5): 207.207.685.4770
Boat launches: Echo Lake, Parker Pond, Basin Pond, Tilton Pond
Playground: Fayette Central School*
*not available during school hours

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