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    Simpson Pond

    Roque Bluffs State Park, Roque Bluffs, MaineLakeSwimming allowed

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

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    $4 Maine residents aged 12 and over; $6 non-residents aged 12 and over; $2 non-resident seniors.
    Swim hours
    9 a.m. to sunset during the park season; trails and beach may be used outside the gated season.
    Facilities
    Picnic tables, fireplaces, children's playground, changing areas
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard protection.
    Managed by
    Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    About six miles south of Machias, off US Route 1, at 145 Schoppee Point Road.

    44.6103, -67.4863

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Do not expect lifeguard protection.
    • Do not use motorboats on Simpson Pond.

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    Questions about Simpson Pond

    Can you swim at Simpson Pond?

    Yes. Visitors may swim in Simpson Pond, but no lifeguard protection is offered.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Simpson Pond?

    $4 Maine residents aged 12 and over; $6 non-residents aged 12 and over; $2 non-resident seniors.

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