US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 106571295).
The red circle marks Chain of Ponds.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Maine IF&W pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 106571295), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands public boat launches. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Chain of Ponds, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
Tent sites · Toilets · Dogs allowed · Campfires allowed
Tent sites · Dogs allowed · Campfires allowed
Tent sites · Dogs allowed · Campfires allowed
Tent sites · Dogs allowed · Campfires allowed
Tent sites · Dogs allowed · Campfires allowed
All campgrounds & RV parks in Maine
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.3364, -70.6662). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Chain of Ponds. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.
3 public access sites listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Of Ponds Twp boat launch | Chain Of Ponds Twp | DACF | Trailer launch · Hard ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 45.3563, -70.7011 |
| Chain Of Ponds Twp carry-in access | Chain Of Ponds Twp | DACF | Carry-in (hand launch) | 2 car | — | Boating Toilet | 45.3357, -70.6599 |
| Chain Of Ponds Twp carry-in access | Chain Of Ponds Twp | DACF | Carry-in (hand launch) | 2 car | — | Boating Toilet | 45.3247, -70.6481 |
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands public boat launches
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
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