Sebago Lake State Park FAQ
This page answers the questions visitors ask most about Sebago Lake State Park in Casco and Naples, Maine. The short version: it is open every day from 9 a.m. to sunset; day use is $6 for Maine residents and $8 for non-residents aged 12 and over; leashed dogs are fine on the day-use trails but never in the campground; and the 250-site campground's reservations open on the first business day of February.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get into Sebago Lake State Park?
$6 per day for Maine residents and $8 for non-residents aged 12 and over; $2 for non-resident seniors; $1 for children 5 to 11; free under 5 and for Maine residents 65 and over. Bring cash.
Is Sebago Lake State Park free for Maine residents?
Only for residents 65 and older. Other Maine residents aged 12 and over pay $6 a day or use an annual state park pass.
What are the hours at Sebago Lake State Park?
9 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year, unless other hours are posted at the gate.
Are dogs allowed at Sebago Lake State Park?
Yes, leashed, on the day-use trails and at picnic sites. Never in the campground, and not on beaches from April 1 to September 30.
Can you bring a dog camping at Sebago Lake State Park?
No. Sebago Lake is the only Maine state park campground that does not allow pets.
When do Sebago Lake State Park camping reservations open?
At 9 a.m. on the first business day of February, before the other Maine state parks. Bookings made in February need a four-night minimum stay.
How much is a campsite at Sebago Lake State Park?
$25 a night for Maine residents and $35 for non-residents, or $35 and $45 with water and electric hookups, plus a $5 reservation fee per night and 9% lodging tax.
Does Sebago Lake State Park have a beach?
Yes. Songo Beach is the day-use beach in Casco, with lifeguards in summer. Campers also have Naples Beach and Witch Cove Beach.
Can you swim in Sebago Lake?
Yes, at the state park's beaches. The exception is the Lower Bay at the far southern end, where swimming is banned within two miles of Portland's drinking water intakes.
What is the Songo Lock?
A hand-operated boat lock on the Songo River, built in 1830 for the Cumberland and Oxford Canal and run by the park. It operates May 1 to October 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., for $15 per boat round trip.
Is there a boat launch at Sebago Lake State Park?
Yes, a trailered launch on the Casco side. The fee is $10 per vehicle or the per-person day-use fee, whichever is less.
Can you fish at Sebago Lake State Park?
Yes, with a Maine fishing license, from a boat or from the accessible Songo Lock Veteran's Fishing Pier. Sebago is known for landlocked salmon and togue.
Is Sebago Lake State Park open in winter?
Yes. It has 5.5 miles of groomed ski and snowshoe trails on the Casco side, 6 miles ungroomed in Naples, and winter camping by calling the park.
How deep is Sebago Lake?
316 feet at its deepest, according to Lakes of Maine. It is Maine's deepest lake and its second largest.
What is the highest point in Sebago Lake State Park?
A 499-foot rocky summit on the Lookout Trail on the Naples side.
Is there alcohol allowed at Sebago Lake State Park?
No, not in day-use areas or the campground's common areas.