Went there today first of all their prices for their ice cream which is the only things that they…read moreserve are five bucks for a small scoop of ice cream to they charge you for bringing in a kayak or a paddleboard other beaches down! Their porta potties were so nasty and smell horrid but guess what the one that they have chained closed that says employees only was such a clean toilet! there's hardly any beach there they allow too much people on there at the time so you're overcrowded and the small little beach area that there is so they can make more money! This place I do not recommend back in the 80s when I used to go there it was a cool place to go and it was nice but now with the new owner she didn't even show up this morning until 9:05 AM when the place opens at nine and we were standing there waiting to get in

What's not to love about this beach? It's a very fun little spot that has a bit of everything for…read moreeveryone. Waterslides for both young and old. A diving board for those that love to jumps. Sand and grass areas for those that have a preference. While they do not have indoor plumping for a restroom they do have both porter potties and changing rooms. I cannot speak for the food as I have not tried it since it switched hands a few years back. The kids love to play in the steam area and see what they can. Overall whether you are looking for swimming, a nice picnic area, a place to launch your boat this is a terrific spot!

Nice, quiet town beach There is usually a food truck nearby…read more Great for kayaking and paddling

This beach is the reason I moved to Winthrop! Situated on the end of Maranacook Lake, this little…read moretown beach is my favorite local spot for a swim, float, picnic, and family outing! In peak summer days the shore is lined with families, food trucks, kids on bikes, boaters, kayakers, and all other species of lake lovers. The waters of Maranacook Lake are clear, pristine, and brisk! The beach is easily walked to from downtown Winthrop, which is lined with cool shops, a subway, couple of eateries. The town beach is clean, nicely maintained, trash receptacles are available, lots of green space to picnic and chill. The boat launch is nearby as is a lovely park with benches and a community gazebo. On the 4th of July this is THE place to be! Amazing fireworks food trucks, and of course the Winthrop PD regularly patrols so you can take your leisure in a safe, monitored location. As a local I love using the beach in the off season. There's always tons of free parking and the Winthrop peeps are just great, kind, people who don't mind sharing their gem of a beach with out of towners who respect and abide the rules. While at the beach take a stroll, explore the neato downtown area, and soak up the sun and fun vibes! Bring the fam and chill on the shore of the beautiful Maranacook Lake. Oh! And boaters if you put in the lake check your boat and trailers for milfoil (a nasty invasive plant) it's the law in Maine. No milfoil in or out of our water bodies. Enjoy!

This lovely park and swim area is just outside the city. There is a playground with swings, slide,…read morerocking motorcycles, see saw and even an old school merry go round that leaves everyone dizzy. There are gazebos and tables for picnics and shelter from the sun. The swim area is not the sandy beach type but rather a grassy knoll that leads to a refreshing pond. The bottom is murky only when you get deep. Perfect spot to cool off and enjoy the fresh air. There is a boat launch across the street as well.

Great afternoon with no crowds, the lake was calm. I was impressed with the new bathroom…read morefacilities. Parking was close to the beach area.

My experience with Range Pond State Park, only a few miles from our house, is mixed. Come here on a…read morehot summer weekend day and it is crowded, loud, and the water doesn't seem particularly clean due to the crowds. Come here in the Fall on a weekday, even on a warm day, and it's peaceful and clean. My most recent visit was thankfully the latter. So glad I gave this place a chance in the off-season. Really enjoyed walking on the trails and having the beach to ourselves in 71 degree sunny weather. Also was impressed with the new bathroom facilities, though they were closed during our visit. (There are, however, outhouses scattered around.)

We have now stayed twice in the cabins with family. Would highly recommend this experience. Just…read morelove Ranger Sue which is extremely nice however unlike what Angela feels about her from the above review..Sue is the park Ranger and you must follow the rules WHICH ARE POSTED EVERYWHERE Angela NO DOGS!!!! Even when the park is closed. And why on earth did you even enter the park when it was closed? No one else can but I guess some people feel more privileged than others!! The beach is extremely clean and well maintained. They have staff out and about all day to help answer any questions. Love this place but warning, it's fills up very fast. Donna P. S.

Great spot for lake access. $7 per person to visit and a little cheaper for children. It is off the…read moreroad so it is pretty quite. Lots of sun and shady area. The only downside is not much beach to put chairs or blankets so it can get really busy. And more shady spots than sunny spots

This morning, as with many mornings - a few rays rose from behind the horizon and they quickly…read moredrifted across the sky only to be extinguished by the new light, the little bright lights of mornings first glimpses upon this possible beautiful day and all it's promise. And mists now arose on all sides of the water, arrayed like ambassadors of dawns first break - like a guard of honor. At this point, the mists in the west, well they grew lighter and we're clad in a sort of silver sheen - like daybreak's welcoming water guards. But just then, the mists swayed wildly and the silver water guards bent low and from behind them, the sun rose quickly and settled upon the tree lined hills across the way of the now rougher water and it then quite rapidly beamed back upon the calm waters, flooding it with a dazzling brilliance.

I live there:). Great place for fishing and swimming. Best pike in Maine. Unbelievable sunset…read more Close to everything!

Swimming, rocky but nice little spot. Not very expensive, bring a few floats and spend the day.read more

right near my house, but public area is difficult...on a steep hill. entrance into water not safe…read morefor the elderly...no handbars and slippery rock steps. i have never made it into the water so i don't know about that.

We had such a great family day at the Park today. Nice, shady picnic table close to the…read morebeach/water. Clean grill at our site. Plentiful bathrooms. Snack shack. We swam, walked to the sand bar, and had a barbecue. Everyone (ages 10 - 62) had a wonderful time. Lines were long to get in but they moved as fast as possible and it was a hot day - everyone had the same idea.

In July 2026, our family stopped by Sebago Lake SP on a drive from Portland, ME to the White…read moreMountains. It's a popular lake that was crowded with many kids and families on a small beach. If you are seeking peace and quiet, I would look for other options. But the water in the lake was relatively warm (ideal for swimming compared to the frigid waters of Maine's coastline). Also, the water was very clear and clean. One interesting note is that Sebago Lake provides the water supply for the entire city of Portland, ME. The tap water there had a delicious, clean taste from the fresh water of Sebago Lake.

Great place!!! I did see someone posted a review from 2 months ago saying playground not…read morefunctional, it was when we were there and kids were using it. They also said pool not functional, well pool and hot tub functional and very nice. Yes it is being remodeled but we rarely heard construction equipment noise for more than a couple of minutes and it was usually a construction vehicle beeping when backing up. We had an issue with our RV and kept extending our stay waiting for a part and repair for our fridge, extending our stay was so easy. The staff was very nice. We also rented kayaks from this RV park and they were very nice kayaks. The staff at this RV park is very nice. The only minor issues we had and I know they are working on it, the RV spots are very sandy, but they are paving and growing grass. Some spots have nice lush grass not sand and while we were there, the blocked off about 4 spots because they were growing grass. Laundry was not ready to use yet, but I am sure it will be soon. If we are back in Brunswick and we probably will be back, we would stay here....also by next year would love to see all the improvements. When we are back next year, hope the same staff is there, they were all so nice and accommodating!

Drove up to check the campground that we had stayed at for many years to see what the new owners…read moredid to change it. Glad we did before we booked Unreal what they did to a beautiful WOODED campground . Camping in a dirt parking lot will never happen . So sad - former owners put their life into creating an awesome experience that we were lucky enough to enjoy and look back on.

Mount Apatite is unlike many other networks of trails as it offers some really interesting…read moreabandoned quarries. These mining areas used to be rich in apatite and tourmaline, but mostly are abundant in quartz and mica now. You will for sure see families chipping away at boulders and panning in the water for gems and even gold. There was an area where you could crawl into the ground/under the enormous boulders and see a car-sized quartz amidst tree roots. Very, very cool. As was the beach-like/snow-like slag piles and the opportunity to get pretty high on the quarry ledges. I do a lot of hiking/nature walks/trail exploration and my biggest frustration with Mount Apatite is the underwhelming amount of signage. For example, there's no kiosk with a trail map; this wouldn't necessarily be a problem if the trails were properly marked, but they're not and there's only two: blue and red. The blue trail is 99% marked; the red trail is 99% not marked. Despite being seasoned, we still somehow ended up in people's backyards more than once. Just some "Private Property" signs on those dead end trails, or even some wooden signs pointing to the quarries or height of land would be appreciated. Also - the abundance of trash was pretty off-putting. CARRY IN, CARRY OUT. The amount of plastic bottles, Dunkin cups, and food wrappers was astounding. All in all, I probably wouldn't explore this particular spot again, but definitely love that such an expansive, unique spot exists in Auburn.

Need an adventure that not only takes you past military vehicles, hikes you up a small mountain,…read morebut also gives you a mining experience?? This is the place! With a short walk straight up the main trail you will find numerous dig spots that hold numerous types of rocks including Apatite, Tourmaline, and Quartz. Some of the quarries have filled with water and are speckled with frogs and other creatures. This became a fascination to my friend's son who I had with me as the frogs were in their froglet stage. He spent time counting and recounting how many he could see (we got up to 40), skipping rocks, and walking around the edge to explore. We hit up several dig spots, each one of them was cooler than the previous according to my buddy. There was many "Whoa, Miss Mary, check this one out". We brought garden tools to chip away and dig up our treasures. Our last spot we hit also had a nice view of the Auburn area. On the way down we explored one of the many side trails that many mountain bikers use. I guess I see a reason to coming back soon!