Mount Blue State Park

Overview: Mount Blue State Park is Maine’s largest state park, spanning about 8,000 acres in two sections separated by Webb Lake near Weld. The Webb Beach campground offers 136 wooded sites a short stroll from a sandy beach and picnic area, while Center Hill features a nature center, ice rink with warming hut, and miles of multi‑use trails. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Highlights: 

• ✅ 136‑site Webb Beach campground with hot showers, flush toilets, and RV dump station. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• ✅ Public boat launch plus seasonal canoe rentals and guided paddles. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• ✅ Day‑hike Mt. Blue summit (3,187 ft) via a 3.2 mi round‑trip trail. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• ✅ Adjoins 10,000 acres of Tumbledown Public Land—no camping allowed there. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Activities: 

• 🏕 Family camping and beach swimming on Webb Lake.
• 🚣 Boating, canoe trips led by park staff, and lakeside picnics.
• 🥾 Hiking: Mt. Blue Trail, Center Hill Nature Trail, and campground loops.
• ❄️ Winter fun: 15+ mi of groomed ski trails, snowshoe routes, ice skating, and warming hut. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Amenities: 

• Campground showers, potable water, restrooms, and dump station.
• Nature center with exhibits and program sign‑ups.
• Group picnic shelter, playground, firewood sales.
• Trailed boat launch and seasonal canoe/kayak rentals.

Trail Snapshot: 

• Mt. Blue Trail – 3.2 mi round‑trip, moderate, summit views. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Center Hill Nature Trail – 0.5 mi loop, easy, interpretive stations. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Campground Loop Trail – 1.6 mi loop, easy, forest & lake vistas. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Best Season: Late May – mid‑October for camping, swimming, and guided programs; peak foliage in early October; winter sports December – March. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Insider Tips: 

• Book campsites at CampWithME.com as soon as the 11‑month window opens.
• Text “BLUE” to 888‑514‑7527 for real‑time park condition alerts.
• Bring extra layers—the summit can be 10 °F colder than the lake shore.
• No store onsite; fuel up and grab supplies in Weld before arriving.

Nearby Hotspots: Hike Tumbledown Mountain (5 min), explore Wilton Falls (10 min), relax at Rangeley Lake State Park (1 hr), ski at Saddleback (45 min).

Average Reviews: TripAdvisor visitors rate the park about 4.5 / 5, praising its expansive campground, clear lake waters, and family‑friendly winter activities. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}