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Maine's most popular state park is located on Maine's second-largest lake.
Sebago Lake, covering 46 square miles, is a recreational mecca, famous for salmon and trout fishing and for the elbow room it offers boaters. The allure of the lake combined with its accessibility to major population centers has made it tremendously popular.
Bracketing the Songo River, Sebago Lake State Park's 1,400 wooded acres are divided into day-use and camping areas, each with its own extensive beach.
The 250 campsites are at lakeside or amid the trees. Amenities include hot showers, and fully accessible bathing facilities. Pets are not allowed in the park.
The day-use area has tables and grills, bathhouses, lifeguards and a boat ramp. The sheer expanse of water makes the lake a boater's dream, although access to the lower end is restricted because the lake supplies water to the Greater Portland area.
Linked by the Songo River to the Bay of Naples and Long Lake, Sebago is part of a navigable waterway 42 miles long. Access is through the Songo Lock, more than 150 years old and the only lock left of 28 built for a canal that once connected this lakes region to the sea. Many canoeists paddle the Songo River.
On dry land, there are short, easy hiking trails. Summer programs include guided nature walks and interpretive talks. Though minimally staffed in winter, the park is open to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
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Part of Sebago Lake State Park's mile and a half of sand beach.
A quiet day at Maine's busiest state park.
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