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    Rangeley Lake

    Rangeley Lake State Park, Doctors Island, MaineLakeYes, public beaches

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

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Rangeley Lake State Park day-use fee: $6 for non-resident adults, $4 for Maine resident adults, and $1 for children aged 5 to 11.
    Swim hours
    Gates open in the morning and close at sunset.
    Facilities
    Sandy beach, picnic tables, restrooms, children’s play area
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguards are provided at Rangeley Lake State Park; Lakeside Park lifeguards operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during summer, weather permitting.
    Dogs
    No dogs in the beach area at Rangeley Lake State Park
    Managed by
    Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Rangeley Lake State Park is on the southern shore, off South Shore Drive. Lakeside Park is on Main Street in Rangeley.

    44.9500, -70.6993

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    Rules to know before you go

    • No dogs in the beach area
    • Do not dive
    • Swim in the designated area

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    Questions about Rangeley Lake

    Can you swim at Rangeley Lake?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at Rangeley Lake State Park and Lakeside Park, with designated beach areas.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Rangeley Lake?

    Rangeley Lake State Park day-use fee: $6 for non-resident adults, $4 for Maine resident adults, and $1 for children aged 5 to 11.

    Are dogs allowed at Rangeley Lake?

    No dogs in the beach area at Rangeley Lake State Park

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