The Top 17 Lakes in Piscataquis County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Piscataquis County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Piscataquis County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Greenville, Maine, is located on Moosehead Lake, which is the state's largest lake, at 40 miles long and 20 miles wide. This small town is in the heart of the …
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Dwelley Pond Trail is the only trail in Baxter State Park where bikes are allowed. Although this trail does not have awe-inspiring views, it's a fantastic trail to enjoy the …
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Across Elbow Pond you get great views of Doubletop Mountain, the Brothers, and the Mountain Katahdin Massif (if you head all the way to the west end of the pond). The trails here are beautiful and easy.
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You get a fantastic view across Sandy Stream Pond to South Turner Mountain from here. There is another overlook a little ways further up the pond which grants epic views …
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Rainbow Lake is a large freshwater lake in deep in the North Maine Woods. The Appalachian Trail follows Rainbow Stream and the south shore of the lake offering expansive views …
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This part of the park is relatively lightly trafficked, so you really feel like you are immersed in the wilderness as soon as you hit the woods. Rum Pond is …
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You get great views across the lake to White Cap Mountain and the Chairback Ridge — both of which are along the route taken by the Appalachian Trail. There is …
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This is a great campground with tent sites, lean-tos, and cabins available. You can rent canoes and swim out in South Branch Pond. There are a ton of different trails …
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Rockwood is a small village on the western shore of Moosehead Lake. This is a nice place to stop on a ride from the larger town of Greenville. You can …
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This is a really quiet and peaceful part of the park, and has a number of easy scenic trails. The Cranberry Pond Trail is itself makes for a nice short …
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