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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

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Location

South Bay on Rocky Lake is located in Maine

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Tent Cabin

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Reviewed Sep. 5, 2024

Somewhat secluded but Quiet

Picked this location because it was close to several locations we could take day trips to the coast.

Visited Bar Harbor, Eastport and several places in between.

Because of those activities, we spent most of our time here sleeping and preparing 1-2 meals a day.

Evenings here were pretty quiet and not much traffic after dark. Bathroom was good but no water or garbage service.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

Solid remote camping

Wasn't sure what to expect, but went anyway. After turning off the highway you take a dirt road for about a mile until you see a sign for the campsites. (My sedan easily made it down the road)

There's a site immediately when you turn in, but about 2 minutes further you'll find a parking lot with what looked to me like 4 more campsites and a boat ramp.

2 sites were on the lake and the other 2 were behind the parking lot. The lot also had a porta-potty in it. 3 of those sites were taken, and none of the sites had much privacy so I took the one right off the road (I could see the road easily from the fire pit/table).

It was a little noisy from the other campers and lacked privacy, but it's a great spot for someone who just needs to pullover and crash.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of South Bay on Rocky Lake by Mark M., July 25, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of South Bay on Rocky Lake?

    South Bay on Rocky Lake is located at 79 feet.

  • Does South Bay on Rocky Lake have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, South Bay on Rocky Lake does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at South Bay on Rocky Lake?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.