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Established Camping
South Bay on Rocky Lake
South Bay on Rocky Lake is located near East Machias, ME, featuring a landscape of forests and water bodies. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 75°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Downeast Sunrise Trail and the Machias River Corridor.
Description
State Park
Eleven primitive campsites. At South Bay on Rocky Lake, two sites can accommodate medium RVs and two are walk-in tent sites (there are additional walk in sites at Mud Landing). Water-access sites include: Loose Rock (a lean-to), Eagle Ledge (on Second Lake); Lower Riffl es (E. Machias River); West Beach, Piney Point, and Rocky Lake Island. https://www.maine.gov/DACF/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/rockylakeguide.pdf
Location
South Bay on Rocky Lake is located in Maine
Directions
From the intersection of Routes 1 and 191 in East Machias, drive north on Route 191. To reach South Bay on Rocky Lake, go 7.5 miles and turn left on Diamond Match Road. Proceed 1.25 miles to the lakeside campsites and hand-carry boat launch. To reach Mud Landing, proceed past Diamond Match Road just over a mile and turn left on Mud Landing Road. That road ends at the trailerable boat launch and campsite by Northern Inlet, a feeder stream of Rocky Lake. To reach Patrick Lake, continue past Mud Landing Road 1.5 miles to where Route 86 intersects Route 191. Turn right onto Route 86 and travel approximately 1 mile to the picnic area and boat launch (on the left).
Coordinates
44.83598059 N
67.44510897 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Tent Cabin
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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