Sennebec Pond

Knox County, Maine

Sennebec Pond is in Appleton and Union, Maine, under 35 miles from Augusta.

The Augusta State Airport is under 45 miles away, and the Bangor International Airport is 60 miles away. For medical care, the Pen Bay Medical Center is under 20 miles away.

Groceries and snacks can be found at several stores and markets within 20 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as Camo’s Smokeshack, 51 Main, Youngtown Inn and Restaurant, and Come Spring Cafe.

Happy Medium

At 538 acres, Sennebec Pond offers its residents privacy and plenty of lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have docks, making it easy to explore the water.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find brown trout, smallmouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, hornpout, smelt, eel, white sucker, golden shiner, pumpkinseed sunfish, and banded killifish.

Sennebec Lake Campground is on the shore, offering 40 acres of beautiful views and amenities. Visitors can use campsites, cabins, an office, a store, an arcade, a lodge, a boat dock, foot brides, footpaths, a swim dock, a beach, a playground, restrooms with showers, laundry sites, dump stations, picnic areas, dog areas, and a basketball court.

Local Entertainment

History buffs will love being near several museums to learn about the area's beginnings. The Farnsworth Art Museum, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, and the Maine Lighthouse Museum are all worth visiting.

Skiers should frequent The Camden Snow Bowl for a great place to hit the slopes. If skiing doesn't sound appealing, the mountain area has activities for everyone year-round.

Outdoorsmen and women should make the trek to Camden Hills State Park. At 5,710 acres, this park offers a challenging but rewarding hike. Trails take hikers to Mount Battie or Mount Megunticook, which provide great photo opportunities.

Explore Augusta

There are many attractions to visit in Augusta, the state's capital. It's the perfect spot for a daycation in the city.

Fort Western is home to the country’s oldest wooden garrison building, which was built in 1754. Old Fort Western is a living history museum offering tours, hands-on activities, and unique interactive experiences involving the history of New England during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

For outdoor enthusiasts, visit Viles Arboretum, a park with six miles of trails, over 200 species of trees to observe, and wildlife all on this 224-acre garden.

Golf enthusiasts should check out Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, an 18 hole course considered one of the top courses in Maine and New England. It includes fabulous greens and fairways and beautiful scenes of nature.

A Place to Call Home

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