Lamoine Beach
Lamoine, ME
Lamoine Beach Park sits on Frenchman Bay, with sand and small pebbles, shallow water, and a large free paved lot. There is a picnic area and a boat ramp. It is separate from Lamoine State Park, about a mile up Route 184, and it makes an easy stop for families.
A free, easy family beach with shallow water, but it is modest compared with Acadia's beaches.
How we score beachesBring a picnic and use the shallow water for younger kids. Lamoine State Park is a short drive up the road.
A large free paved lot serves the beach.
Paved lot and a short walk to sand and pebbles.
Summer is the best time, and the shallow water warms a little. Fall is quiet.
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