Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in Maine

8 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Maine, each checked for public access.

8 spots listed8 lakes and tarns

8 spots in Maine

Yes, seasonal swimming

Echo Lake Beach

Lake
Acadia National Park, Rum Island

Freshwater swimming beach with a small sandy shore and roped swimming area.

Public swimming

Flagstaff Lake swimming area

Lake
Flagstaff Lake, Hurricane Island

Flagstaff Lake has public swimming and beach spots, including a nearby day-use area.

Yes, public beaches

Rangeley Lake

Lake
Rangeley Lake State Park, Doctors Island

A large lake with public swimming beaches at Rangeley Lake State Park and Lakeside Park.

Yes, public beach

Webb Lake

Lake
Mount Blue State Park, Weld

A lake with a sandy public beach and roped-off swimming area at Mount Blue State Park.

Swimming allowed

Simpson Pond

Lake
Roque Bluffs State Park, Roque Bluffs

Simpson Pond is a shallow freshwater pond at Roque Bluffs State Park where visitors may swim.

Public swimming

Sebago Lake

Lake
Sebago Lake State Park, Frye Island

Sebago Lake State Park provides public swimming, sandy beaches and year-round park access.

Public swimming available

Moosehead Lake

Lake
Lily Bay State Park, Fox Island

Moosehead Lake has public swimming at Lily Bay State Park and other swimming locations around the lake.

Public swimming available

Sebec Lake

Lake
Peaks-Kenny State Park, Jordan Island

Sebec Lake has a public sandy swimming beach at Peaks-Kenny State Park.