Great East Lake (Acton / Shapleigh) — lake swimming
Acton / Shapleigh · Border lake — cold and deep; public boat landings; verify state line access.
lake swimming · Yes . freshwater. cold water
Key facts
Swimming
Yes . freshwater. cold water
Access
Varies
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Swimming
Paddling
Family visits
Skip
You want moving water or cliff jumps
Remote roads after storms
Unverified water quality after heavy rain
Before you go
- Official public launch coordinate.
- https://www.actonmaine.org/
- Varies
- Watch for algae, boat traffic, and seasonal rules.
- Some access points are landings, not beaches.