The Underrated Sandy Beach In Maine You Absolutely Need To Visit
By Michelle|Published August 21, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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It’s still summertime in Maine, which means beach visits galore! From Old Orchard Beach all the way up the coast, there are plenty of places to lay a towel in the sand and soak up those (sometimes chilly) rays. While we can’t deny that the coast is gorgeous, there are actually lots of ways to enjoy a sandy day by the water. Inland Maine has some of the best lakes around. While most people pack up and head to the coast, consider heading inland and enjoying this wonderful state park. It just might be the nicest sandy beach in Maine.
What would you say if we told you that this beautiful, idyllic, clear coastal beach wasn't in the Caribbean but actually in your own backyard?
It might be hard to believe, but this beach is actually located in inland Maine. It's part of the second largest lake in Maine and it offers some of the most diverse recreational activities of any place in the state.
Sebago Lake takes up a whopping 28,771 acres and it's located just northwest of Portland. It's bordered by Casco, Naples, Raymond, Sebago, Standish and Windham, which should give you a sense of how large it is in mass. And, with a depth of 316 feet, the lake is also one of Maine's deepest.
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When you enter the official state park, the roads are wooded and dense making it hard to believe that beaches with water clearer than the ocean wait for you.
Some of the most popular are Songo River Beach (which is located inside the state park), Tassel Top Beach in Raymond, Nason’s Beach and the Town of Sebago Public Beach in Sebago.
If you choose to visit one one of the beaches located in Sebago Lake State Park, you’ll want to do it before Labor Day. Many state parks in Maine are free until then! For more about Sebago Lake, check out this website.
