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Highland Lake Beach
4.6★ · 151 Google ratings · Bridgton, Maine
✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
600 yd · 7 min
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Highland Lake Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for sunset views
The beach offers spectacular mountain views and is known for beautiful sunsets, making it a relaxing evening destination.
Plan activities beyond swimming
Walking trails, boat launches, kayaking, paddleboarding, and access to downtown Bridgton shops make this a full-day destination.
Visit for warm water swimming
The smaller lake stays warmer than larger Maine lakes, making it comfortable for swimming and water play.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Watch for road traffic nearby
The parking lot is across a busy road where drivers speed, and the playground sits close to the street.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · clear
Wind
4 mph from the NW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 20, 5:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 253 Highland Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
🌊 Water 600 yd away, about 7 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Highland Lake Beach?
600 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Highland Lake Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Highland Lake Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
