Wild Swim Atlas

    Moosehead Lake

    Lily Bay State Park, Fox Island, MaineLakePublic swimming available

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

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    A fee applies to enter Lily Bay State Park.
    Swim hours
    Lily Bay State Park is open all year, 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise signed at the gate.
    Facilities
    Swim beach, picnic area, playground, restrooms
    Managed by
    Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

    Getting there

    Lily Bay State Park is on the east shore of Moosehead Lake, nine miles north of Greenville. Pebble Beach is accessible only by boat.

    45.6725, -69.5906

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    Questions about Moosehead Lake

    Can you swim at Moosehead Lake?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at Lily Bay State Park and other listed swimming locations around Moosehead Lake.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Moosehead Lake?

    A fee applies to enter Lily Bay State Park.

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