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Rangeley Lake, Rangeley, Maine: Lakefront Getaways Feature Natural Entertainment

Natural Entertainment Surrounds Rangeley Lake, Rangeley, Maine

Rangeley Lake in Rangeley, Maine, with its pristine mountain environment, crystal clear water, and clean fresh air, is a premier lakefront vacation destination. This lake in the Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Region offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife sightings.



As the major headwater of the Androscoggin River, Rangeley Lake encompasses 6,302 acres. The maximum depth is 149 feet, with a mean depth of 60 feet. Consequently, the coldwater fishery supports landlocked salmon and trout. Anglers support a catch-and-release program, thus making the fishery sustainable.
Boaters enjoy exploring the 32.7-mile perimeter of the ten-mile-long lake. Though there is some development in the spruce and fir forest that surrounds the lake, there are also plenty of places to get out along the shoreline and poke around. Saddleback Marina at Oquossoc Cove offers rental boats, slips, waterskis, tubes, kayaks and kneeboards. The marina is also home to the “Oquossoc Lady,” a 1947 wooden launch used to take folks like you out for a cruise around the lake as you learn more about the history of the Rangeley Lakes Region.
Water quality testing indicates an above average reading for Rangeley Lake. Fortunately, there are no known invasives, but do continue to check your boat before launching and when you take it out of the lake. Are there any public boat launches on Rangeley Lake? Yes, in fact there are three: two off of Route 4 and one at the Rangeley Lake State Park.
Rangeley Lake State Park covers 869 acres and has 50 camp sites. From the beach, you’ll enjoy a fantastic view of Saddleback Mountain. Amenities at the park include a picnic area, playground and short hiking trail.
Small shops, a few restaurants and a small movie theater line Rangeley’s Main Street. The quaint town got its start during the 1800s when rusticators headed north to take advantage of the fresh air and abundant wildlife hunting possibilities. Grand hotels and sport camps were built for these travelers. The hotels are long since gone, but the sport camps continue. Registered Maine Guides are ready to take you on an outdoor adventure.
Rangeley has a year-round population of about 1,200, which swells in number during the seasons, depending on the recreational opportunities. From mountain biking, fishing, boating and  hunting to birding, golfing, skiing and hiking (the Appalachian Trail is close by), there’s something for everyone who enjoys being outside. Of course, it’s the natural entertainment, like sighting a moose munching on grass near the roadside or swimming across a cove, that makes for wonderful stories around the evening campfire.
The pace is slow in Rangeley. There isn’t even a stop light on Main Street. No need for it–folks around here are laid back and not in a rush to get anywhere. You’ll feel the tension in your neck muscles relax as you kick back and enjoy being away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. Seasonal activities include a sidewalk art show, blueberry festival, logging festival, trophy-sized game hunting and skiing at Saddleback Mountain (just up the street) or at nearby Sugarloaf USA.
Soak in the sun beside the crystal clear water. Try your hand at fly fishing in your own waterfront back yard. Smell the fresh air. Listen to the wails of the loons. Watch for shooting stars in the star-studded night sky. You can do it all when you own lakefront property on Rangeley Lake in Rangeley, Maine.

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