Lake George in Somerset County is a small lake amid the hills of central Maine. The lake is famous for fishing, with a recreational park and an ice-skating rink nearby. The lake has two small beaches next to the picnic and barbecue areas and a boat launch. The main activities in this area are hiking, boating, kayaking, snowshoeing, skiing, swimming, golf, snowmobiling and horseback riding.
The North Pond Retreat cottage, 28 miles from Lake George, is located right on North Pond on a secluded and private road. The upper level has four bedrooms, each with a lake view and a double bed. The main floor has a bath and shower, a living room and a kitchen. The cottage comes with a refrigerator, microwave and a self-service laundry. The cottage has a porch on three sides, a yard for the kids to play and a dock with a kayak and a paddle boat. Activities here include swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking and bird watching. It is just a half-hour drive from the restaurants and cinemas in Augusta town.
North Pond Retreat
North Pond Road
Mercer, ME 04957
877-736-1498
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Evergreens Campground & Restaurant, a 25-mile drive from Lake George, is located on a secluded roadway lined with white pines. Each of the five cabins near the shore of the Kennebec River comes with single beds, carpeting, bathrooms with hot water, linens, towels, electricity, a porch, an outdoor fire ring and a picnic table. The campground has an on-site bar, a restaurant and a recreation room. Activities to enjoy around here are swimming, boating, hiking, snowmobiling, sunbathing, canoeing and hunting.
Evergreens Campground & Restaurant
Route 201A
Solon, ME 04979
207-643-2324
evergreenscampground.com
Located on the shore of East Lake and 28 miles from Lake George, Alden Camps provides lodging in its lakeside cottages. The one-, two- or three-bedroom cottages all come with a refrigerator and daily maid service. These amenities come with the American Plan, which also includes three meals a day. The resort provides "creative time" for kids after lunch each weekday. There is a natural sand beach for swimming and sunbathing. Other activities include boating, sailing, waterskiing, tube rides, wildlife viewing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and table tennis. Fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and sailboats are available for rent. Guests are encouraged not to bring their pets.
Alden Camps
3 Alden Camps Cove
Oakland, ME 04963
207-465-7703
aldencamps.com
