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Description

Location Lat 44.038031 / Lon -70.342181 (26 State Park Rd., off the Empire Rd. in Poland.)

Hours / Season Open all year; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted at the gate. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate - without blocking it - on the days it is closed, and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.

Fee charged year-round at entry booth by staff or self-service station.

Prepare for your visit

Park & Trail Conditions. Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 to subscribe to the park's Condition Alerts. Please also check the Bureau's Safety Page.

Read the February 16, 2018 Rubys on the Road review of the park.

Description A short drive from one of Maine's major urban areas, Lewiston and Auburn, Range Pond State Park welcomes visitors who enjoy the wide sandy beach as they swim, picnic and play. Most activity centers on the waterfront which is easily accessible because of the smooth, surfaced promenade that parallels the pond for 1000 feet immediately next to the beach.

Facility Rental A resource room and group picnic area is available for rental.

Watersports are popular activities; small boats, canoes, kayaks and windsurf boards dot the horizon. A public boat launch site is located at the end of the beach and is limited to 10 horsepower motors. Stay advised about Maine Lake Ice Out dates at www.maine.gov/dacf/iceout.

Leisurely walks are a must on the two-miles of easy trails comprised of old logging roads and railroad beds. Three reservable group picnic areas, two playgrounds, and handicap accessible enhancements are on the west side of the park. On the east side there are over five miles of trails for hiking or mountain biking. Wildlife watching is enjoyed on both sides of the park. Maps are availableat the park's entry gate.

If you are interested in learning about geology around the state, check out the Maine Geological Survey Searchable Database.

Volunteer at Range Pond State Park Consider joining our group of volunteers. Call us at (207) 998-4104 if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenace work. Short-term and year-round opportunities are available.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund contributed to this State Park.Learn more about LWCF.

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Activities

  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking (trails)
  • Hunting
  • Self-guided trail
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Watchable wildlife

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Rules

Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.

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Tours and Programs

Park Tours and Nature Programs are available for groups that schedule them with the park staff ahead of their visit. Please call the park at (207) 998-4104 to make arrangements for your tour or program.

View the Maine Parks and Lands Event Calendar

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Services and Facilities

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