Yes, public beaches11 miRangeley Lake
Rangeley Lake State Park, Doctors Island
Smalls Falls
Smalls Falls Picnic Area, Madrid, MaineWaterfall pool on Sandy RiverYes, no lifeguard
A 54-foot waterfall on the Sandy River with plunge pools used for swimming.
- Water
- Waterfall pool, Sandy River
- Entry
- Free
- Facilities
- Parking, picnic area, pit toilets
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
When you can swim
Jan
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
On Route 4 between Madrid and Rangeley, with parking at the roadside picnic area.
44.8586, -70.5165
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim at your own risk
- Do not jump from the rocks
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Questions about Smalls Falls
Can you swim at Smalls Falls?
Yes. Swimming is allowed in the plunge pools, but there is no lifeguard and depths vary with water level.
Does it cost anything to swim at Smalls Falls?
Free
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