MOUNT BLUE STATE PARK
Spectacular views of Mt. Blue and surrounding mountains ring this lakeside park that boasts a wide variety of activities for park visitors year-round. Located in the mountainous region of western Maine, Mt. Blue State Park offers a visitors an extensive network of trails, a sandy beach, popular camping area, boat launch and picnic area.
Picturesque Webb Beach is an ideal location for beach-going enthusiasts. Nearby Center Hill Area is a scenic picnic spot that provides access to nature trails and extensive multiple use trails that are open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATV and horseback riders. Children enjoy a visit to the park's Nature Center where hands-on exhibits and displays provide entertainment on rainy afternoons. Evening programs for campers take place in the park's amphitheater.
Moose and other wildlife live in and around the park. From the common grey and red squirrels to the more elusive black bear and coyote, a host of other animals also frequent Mt. Blue State Park.
Enjoy fishing in the serene Webb Lake, where you can catch brook trout and landlocked salmon. Other options include Center Hill Pond for smallmouth bass or Tumbledown Mountain's alpine pond for native brookies. The park also offers ice fishing during winter months.
1. Mount Blue State Park offers numerous picnic areas with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Webb Lake.
2. Picnic tables are scattered throughout, perfect for a family meal or romantic lunch in nature's beauty.
3. The park provides grills at designated picnic spots for visitors to enjoy barbecuing amidst lush greenery.
4. You can also have a lakeside picnic on sandy beaches while enjoying water activities like swimming and boating.
5. For an adventurous experience, hike up Mt. Blue then reward yourself with a scenic mountaintop picnic overlooking Maine's landscapes.
Birdwatchers can explore diverse habitats, including forests and wetlands. Species include warblers, hawks, woodpeckers and waterfowl. Winter offers sightings of crossbills and finches.
Okay, so I may be a little biased, but there are amazing mountains for all ability levels, the campground is gorgeous on many many acres. The swimming is perfect. Boat rentals reasonable. Nearby is Coos Canyon to jump off cliffs into mountain stream water. And the nature center is quite good . Movie night in the ampitheatre is always a highlight as well. NOT to be missed. And my personal favorite part is renting a boat to boat across the lake to have a quick snack on the deck of the Kawanhee Inn before boating back. And the rangers are lovely.
L called to make a reservation but could not get any help by phone. I was told to go online, however that was to no avail. Help
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