Rangeley

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Rangeley featuring a lake or waterhole
Rangeley
Rangeley showing a park
Rangeley featuring signage
Rangeley showing a park

Between its charming town, large and small lakes and the looming Saddleback Mountain, discover why this part of Maine is such a popular year-round holiday destination.

Explore the beauty of inland Maine in Rangeley. Located in Franklin County in the western part of the state, this area is a largely untainted wilderness with lots to see and do in all seasons.

Discover the major lakes: Rangeley, Mooselookmeguntic, Cupsuptic, the Upper and Lower Richardsons, Umbagog and Aziscohos that make up the Rangeley Lakes Region. Take a boat cruise around Rangeley Lake or go canoeing between Mooselookmeguntic and Cupsuptic. All the lakes are popular fishing destinations. Get a license and try to catch one of the region’s famous salmon.

Hike through hundreds of acres of wilderness in Rangeley Lake State Park. Go for a refreshing plunge in the swimming area at the southern edge of the lake. Use the public boat launch or set up for the night in one of the park’s many campsites.

Climb to the top of Bald Mountain. Hike less than 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the summit of the mountain, where you are rewarded with panoramic views of green forests and sparkling lakes to the horizon.

Stroll down Main Street in the town of Rangeley. Browse through its unique stores, which sell everything from locally made crafts to outdoor gear. Take a photo in front of the large sign in town noting that Rangeley is halfway between the North Pole and the Equator.

Step inside the tiny brick Rangeley Lakes Historical Society and look through old photographs and other artifacts. Learn about the state’s rich logging and conservation heritage at the nearby Maine Forestry Museum.

In winter months, take advantage of high-altitude snow at Saddleback Mountain. Enjoy the slopes on your snowboard or skis or sip a mug of hot chocolate in the resort lodge.

Watch for Maine’s iconic resident, the moose, during your trip to Rangeley. You can often find moose enjoying a hearty meal of aquatic and woodland vegetation. View them from a safe distance, as they will sometimes charge unwitting tourists.

4-Season Rangeley Cabin - Wood Stove, Water Views, Fiber Internet, Game Room

4-Season Rangeley Cabin - Wood Stove, Water Views, Fiber Internet, Game Room

Rangeley
Stay at this cabin in Rangeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rangeley Lake and Rangeley Lake State Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"This is a beautiful home with a gorgeous view of the mountains and lake. We enjoyed the ample sleeping space, comfortable living area and strong on the deck enjoying the view. Our kids loved the game room! The property is an easy drive to Rangeley village and nearby hikes and waterfalls. The host ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

4-Season Rangeley Cabin - Wood Stove, Water Views, Fiber Internet, Game Room
Newly built cedar Log Home overlooking Rangeley Lake with views galore

Newly built cedar Log Home overlooking Rangeley Lake with views galore

Rangeley
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Rangeley. Enjoy laundry facilities, ski-in/ski-out access, and patios. Popular attractions Cascade Stream Gorge Trail ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Wonderful place, everything awesome.Great host, thanks Kathy"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Newly built cedar Log Home overlooking Rangeley Lake with views galore
Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
2222 Main Street, Rangeley, ME
Stay at this condo in Rangeley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum and Powder Dreams ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the cabin was! I read the positive reviews and felt comfortable staying there but didn’t realize how spacious and homey the cabin would feel! The beds were super comfortable, having a washer and dryer in the cabin was a pleasant surprise, and the quietness of ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
2222 Main Street, Rangeley, ME
Stay at this condo in Rangeley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum and Powder Dreams ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the cabin was! I read the positive reviews and felt comfortable staying there but didn’t realize how spacious and homey the cabin would feel! The beds were super comfortable, having a washer and dryer in the cabin was a pleasant surprise, and the quietness of ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Rangeley Lake Resort a Ramada by Wyndham
Sweet Spot | New Construction | Haley Pond, Close to Town

Sweet Spot | New Construction | Haley Pond, Close to Town

Rangeley
Stay at this vacation home in Rangeley. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"It was clean and cute right on the pond."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Sweet Spot | New Construction | Haley Pond, Close to Town
Lakefront Escape; Sleeps12, hottub, gameroom & UTV, Direct Snowmobile

Lakefront Escape; Sleeps12, hottub, gameroom & UTV, Direct Snowmobile

Rangeley
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rangeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rangeley Lake and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Family gathering
"We celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary at this property. It was ideal for a large group. Plenty of room for multiple families to have privacy and extra room for the teens to hang out! Picturesque location. It’s close to town but you feel like you are in the country. We didn’t leave the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Lakefront Escape; Sleeps12, hottub, gameroom & UTV, Direct Snowmobile
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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