Summer Activities
Hiking
Lake George Regional Park offers hiking on the east side and west side. Please recognize some trails are located on private property and we ask for your help in respecting a "leave no trace" philosophy. The east side of the Park offers flatter wider trails good for walking. The west side offers rougher, steeper trails great for hiking.
Swimming
The Park offers swimming on the east and west sides of the park. The east side is home to a large sand beach and the water gets gradually deep. Making it a great place for smaller children and families. The west side of the park offers swimming from a rocky shore and is great for a peaceful relaxing place enjoy the shade. See Lake George featured in Downeast Magazine's Secret Swimming Holes
Fishing
Fishing is popular at Lake George Regional Park. We encourage all those looking to fish to check www.maine.gov/ifw/ for rules and regulations. Access to Lake is available at the boat launch and at the east side of the park. Bait for fishing can be obtained at the local store in Canaan. Lake George is also a great place for Ice Fishing in the winter.
Boating
Any boaters including kayakers who use the east or west side of the park are subject to user fees. The Lake George Regional Park Boat Launch is available at the east entrance of the park. Boat Launch users are asked to park in the parking area across the dirt road from the launch. The Boat Launch is maintained by Lake George Corporation and users should report any issues they encounter to Park Rangers or Maine Warden Service.
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