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Rangeley is Maine’s premier four-season mountain lake destination — a genuine wilderness escape set among the Longfellow Mountains at an elevation that delivers cool summers and legendary snowfall each winter. The Rangeley Lakes region, a chain of interconnected lakes covering more than 40,000 acres, draws anglers, paddlers, sailors, and swimmers from across the Northeast. Landlocked salmon and brook trout fishing has drawn fly fishermen to these waters since the Victorian era, when wealthy sportsmen built the grand lakeside camps that still define the region’s unhurried character.
Things to Do in Rangeley
In summer, the lakes take center stage — rent a canoe or kayak, hire a fishing guide for a morning on the water, or simply swim from one of the public beaches along Rangeley Lake. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust maintains miles of hiking trails through forest and along the shoreline. The quirky and fascinating Wilhelm Reich Museum, perched on Dodge Pond Road with sweeping lake views, is unlike anything else in Maine. In winter, Saddleback Mountain delivers uncrowded alpine skiing with genuine New England character, and the Rangeley Lakes Trail Center offers groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails.
Where to Stay in Rangeley
Rangeley’s lodging ranges from classic lakeside sporting camps — some operating since the 1890s — to modern vacation rentals, comfortable motels, and full-service inns. The Town of Rangeley itself has a compact, walkable village center right on the lake. Booking ahead is essential in July and August and during peak ski weekends in February and March.
Dining in Rangeley
Rangeley’s dining scene is hearty and unpretentious — exactly what you want after a day on the water or the slopes. The Rangeley Inn dining room has long been a local institution, and a handful of casual spots around the village square offer everything from pub fare to fresh-caught fish. Several of the sporting camps serve outstanding traditional Maine meals to both guests and the public.