Millinocket Lake

Millinocket Lake is located nine miles west of Millinocket, a former paper-mill town in central Maine (not to be confused with the much more remote Lake Millinocket, just north of Baxter State Park). The lake body is unusually devoid of coastal construction and affords breathtaking vistas of Mount Katahdin to the northwest. It is almost completely undeveloped.

Even at the height of summer, there is little boat traffic, which adds to the lake's tranquility and makes it a wonderful place to go kayaking and canoeing. The lake's two isolated sandy beaches on the northeast shore are a noteworthy aspect. These locations are perfect for swimming and seaside picnics because they can only be reached by boat.

Twin Pines Cottages, a collection of cozy, spotless, and opulent housekeeping cabins that sleep anywhere between 4 and 6 people, is an excellent place to stay on Millinocket. Twin Pines, a great location for family reunions, is situated on the southern edge of Millinocket and features fire pits, outdoor grills, volleyball nets, powerboat and kayak rentals, a sauna, and an on-site restaurant. Given that the Cabins are operated by the New England Outdoor Center, a significant rafting and paddling outfitter, many guests utilize them as a basecamp for whitewater.

Location: Piscataquis County, Maine