Barrett's Cove
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This hidden cove on Megunticook Lake in Camden is relatively quiet, small, and picturesque. The beach has a designated roped off swimming area and there is a diving float anchored a few hundred feet from the shore.
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Barrett's Cove on Megunticook Lake in Camden is relatively quiet, small, and picturesque. The beach has a designated roped off swimming area and there is a diving float anchored a few hundred feet from the shore. There is also a large shallow swimming area for smaller children which allows them to play safely in the water.
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Barrett's Cove Megunticook Lake - One of the most secluded and beautiful beach spots in Camden
In planning your trip to Rockland, Maine, chances are you have a few nearby spots in Camden that you want to visit. If you are looking for a beach with a spectacular view but without the crowds, add Barrett’s Cove on Megunticook Lake in Camden as another must-see destination.
If you consider Camden's notoriously heavy tourist traffic, it is amazing that Barrett's Cove Beach is never that crowded. This lakeside beach provides stunning views of the sheer cliffs that rise from the waters and compose the Western side of Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park. This modest beach is town-owned, open to the public and has accessible parking spaces. The swimming areas are designated, even with a children’s area that has shallow waters for safe (supervised) play. There is also deeper water for older children and adults with a diving float anchored several hundred feet from shore. The water can be cool depending on the time of year, so plan on a July visit for the warmest waters.
If you have a nature-friendly family that loves to be outdoors, Barrett’s Cove is the ultimate getaway. In addition to the sandy beach, there is a grassy area with picnic tables and working outdoor grills, perfect for barbeque lunches and afternoon snacks. There is also an area with playground equipment for children to enjoy. The cove even has a public boat access and launch ramp. If your family is feeling really adventurous, Barrett’s Cove has rock-climbing on its cliffs for the ultimate exploration.
Barrett’s Cove Beach is located on Beaucaire Lane, off Route 52, on Megunticook Lake in Camden, Maine. Public restrooms, showers, and a phone service are available. However, if you are planning to swim, it is best to arrive in swim attire rather than change at the beach. In this beach location, you will have access to some of the best views of Camden Hills, the rock cliffs surrounding Megunticook Lake, and Maiden’s Cliff that is easily recognizable by the enormous white cross standing tall atop of this stunning overlook.
