Hopkins Pond

Hancock County and Penobscot County

Hopkins Pond is a beautiful secluded lake in Clifton and Mariaville, Maine, under 25 miles from Bangor.

The Bangor International Airport is under 30 miles away, and the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is under 25 miles away. Groceries and essentials can be found at several stores and markets within 20 miles.

On the Water Fun

Hopkins Pond spans 442 acres, offering plenty of lake fun for residents and scenic water with a boulder-strewn shoreline.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Ice fishing is popular during the colder months.

There is a public boat launch site off a gravel road, and many homes have private docks.

The lake is a popular fishing destination for anglers and is a prime habitat for coldwater fish species. Those tossing out a line can find lake trout, brook trout, rainbow smelt, common shiner, creek chub, white sucker, hornpout, banded killifish, ninespine stickleback, and pumpkinseed sunfish.

Explore Bangor

Bangor is a very popular city in the state and is home to the “King of Horror,” Stephen King. It also attracts tourists from all over for hosting the American Folk Festival.

Discover Bangor with tours and museums to entertain and educate. Popular spots include the Cole Land Transportation Museum and the Maine Discovery Museum.

Residents and visitors can hike or bike through the one-mile city forest located in a quiet place in the middle of the city.

For a fun photo opportunity, don’t miss out on the Paul Bunyan Statue! The city claims to be both the birthplace of the lumber industry and the American legend.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Hopkins Pond is an excellent choice.