Rangeley Lake State Park

Nancy Trask

First time here and I loved it. Campsites have alot of privacy and trees for hammocks. I loved the new showers but the old ones are fine, same with the bathrooms. The water is so clean and swimmable. Grass beach with rocky bottom but so clear. Bring your canoe or kayak.

Chap Dustman

I had quite a mixed experience with Rangeley Lake State Park THE GOOD: The scenery was beautiful, the lake and rolling mountainous terrain around it were quite picturesque. Quail hill is definitely worth the 20 minute drive. The campsites were quite close to the water, within walking distance at least, and some even had elec and water which is a nice convenience if you need it. The bathrooms had actual showers and a proper restroom rather than an outhouse so that was a bonus as well. THE BAD: The actual campsites themselves are quite small. The one I reserved was listed as a medium but it was the size of a small at every other campground I've been to. The campsites were quite rocky as well, at least from my experience. My biggest complaint comes from the swimming aspect. Nowhere on the site for the park does it mention this, at least at the time of my review, but THEY DO NOT ALLOW DOGS IN THE SWIMMING AREA. This would be fine if there was an area in a reasonable distance that allowed dogs to get in the water, but I searched the whole town and surrounding areas to no avail. Asking the ranger at the entrance led to a resounding "nowhere local allows pets". In 90 degree summer heat, heat exhaustion for pets is a serious concern, and while water can keep them cool you would think a lake would have somewhere to let them take a dip to cool off. Definitely something that should be told up front to prospective campers. Overall I would say Rangeley does offer a picturesque camping getaway, but there are quite a few shortcomings that campers need to be aware of before camping here. I definitely don't think I will be coming back, however it might be your cup of tea if the shortcomings above don't bother you too much. Overall I rate it about 3/5.

Raymond Bishop

Very nice park, clean nice beaches and boating area.

Jeremy I Hills

my daughter and I have been to this park a few times now it is a very wonderful place to go camping ...with access to the water for swimming boating and fishing as well as sightseeing... there are also hiking trails and not too far a distance... the heights of the land which are again beautiful to behold. Come on up to Rangeley and enjoy nature and Creation in a natural state!!