Lily Bay State Park

Lily Bay State Park is a nature recreation area covering about 925 acres (375 hectares) of forest and wetlands along Moosehead Lake. The grounds include walking trails through wooded sections, waterfront camping sites, and day-use facilities for swimmers and boaters.

Maine established this park in 1959 as a way to protect natural spaces and open lake access to the public. This action reflected the broader effort in the mid-20th century to preserve outdoor recreation areas for communities.

The park serves as a gathering place where visitors enjoy outdoor traditions like campfire evenings and swimming in the lake's clear waters. Fishing and boating are central activities that connect people to the landscape and to each other during their stays.

The park's comfort station with showers stays open year-round, which helps with extended-season visits in cooler months. Visitors can find firewood and ice at the entrance, making it straightforward to set up for a longer stay.

The park sits next to Maine's largest freshwater lake, which holds Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon that draw fishing enthusiasts. Many visitors miss the fact that the shoreline has quiet coves and underwater features that reveal themselves only when you move slowly along the water.

Location: Piscataquis County

Inception: 1959

Website: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=17

GPS coordinates: 45.57000,-69.55000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44