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Description
Access Notice - Winter 2024. - Due to staffing issues, access to Lily Bay State Park will be limited for the 2024 winter season. The entrance road will be plowed to the welcome station, where limited parking will be provided for visitors. Visitation is limited to Day Use only, there will be no winter camping allowed. Those wishing to ski, snowshoe, or access the lake via snowmobile may do so by parking in the welcome station parking lot. The cross-country ski trails will not be groomed this winter. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, thank you.
Text LILY to 888-514-7527 to recieve the park condition alerts.
Location Lat: 45.568853 / Lon -69.538450
Hours/Season
Lily Bay State Park is open 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily, unless otherwise posted at the gate. Fee Charged.
View the park conditions page.
Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season. Winter gate opening is just after the first plowable snow until the snow leaves. The Park is plowed to the toll booth area. The parks offers snowmobile, snowshoe, and groomed cross-country ski trails with access to Moosehead Lake. The off season telephone number is (207) 941-4014.
Boaters and campers enjoy the Moosehead region through warm weather months, followed by hunters in October and November and ice fishermen and snowmobilers in mid-winter. Fishing on Moosehead Lake for salmon and trout is usually best in the weeks following ice out (typically early to mid-May) or when the waters cool in September.
Read the July 16, 2018 Rubys on the Road review of the park.
Learn about the geology of the area on the interactive Maine Geologic Facts and Localities map.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund contributed to this State Park.Learn more about LWCF.
History
Established in 1961, Lily Bay State Park was created primarily from woodland donated to the State by Scott Paper Company.
Activities
- Birdwatching
- Boating (motorized)
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking (trails)
- Picnicking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Watchable wildlife
Rules
- Camp only at established sites, many of which can be reserved in advance at Camp with Maine
- Observe wildlife from far enough away that they do not change their behavior: do not follow or feed animals.
- Park rules prohibit use of intoxicating beverages.
- Quiet in camping areas is required between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Use of generators is permitted between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. if the sound does not bother other visitors.
- Keep pets on leash (less than 4 feet) at all times and do not leave pets unattended.
- All those fishing (age 16 and above for Maine residents and age 12 and above for non-residents) must have a valid license and review the State's open water fishing regulations.
- See Rules for State Parks and Historic Sites
Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.
Trails
A 2-mile walking trail follows the shoreline between the beach and Rowell Cove campground, offering easy terrain and nice views out to Moosehead Lake. The Park offers groomed cross-country ski trails overlooking the lake (and a plowed parking area) during winter months.
Tours and Programs
View the Maine Parks and Lands EVENT CALENDAR
Services and Facilities
- Campground
- Playground
- RV dumping station
- Showers
- Trailered boat launch
- See Visitor Accessibility
Special Considerations
Moosehead Lake water is cold, and winds can arise suddenly and create dangerous conditions for small boats (with waves up to 6 feet). Wear a PFD at all times; notify someone of your intended route and time of return; and monitor conditions carefully (particularly when crossing open waters).
Moving firewood can transport exotic insects & diseases that threaten forests. Always acquire firewood from a local source. Buy It Where You Burn It