Greenwood, Maine

Home of Mount Abram and South Pond beaches

Overview

Greenwood sits just south of Bethel, offering a quieter alternative to larger resorts. Mount Abram provides family-friendly skiing, while South Pond’s beach draws swimmers in summer. Forest roads and ponds make the town a four-season recreation base.

Key Facts

Population 770

Region Western Mountains

County Oxford

Founded 1816

Nearest City Bethel (10 minutes)

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What Greenwood Is Known For

Greenwood Local Highlights

Mount Abram

An independent ski mountain with glades, bike trails, and a lively base lodge.

Lakes and ponds

South Pond and Twitchell Pond support paddling, fishing, and camps.

Bethel access

Close to the restaurants, shops, and trailheads around Bethel and Sunday River.

Things to Do

Ski or bike Abram

Ride lift-served trails in winter and summer.

Swim South Pond

Use the town beach for picnics and warm-water swims.

Paddle the ponds

Explore Twitchell or Round Pond for loons and quiet water.

Living in Greenwood

Greenwood offers small-town living with recreation out the back door and services in Bethel. Many residents work in outdoor tourism or nearby mills.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 70-82 F

winter

Cold, 0-25 F with deep snow

spring

Cool and muddy, 38-55 F

fall

Crisp, 45-60 F with ski-season prep

How to Get There

From Route 26 in Bethel, follow Route 219 and Howe Hill roads into Greenwood villages.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Greenwood outline

Outdoor Recreation

Boating & Sailing

June - September

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Year-round (Open water & Ice fishing)

Mountain Biking

Year-round (Fat Biking in Winter)

Skiing & Snowboarding

Winter (December - April)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood known for?

Greenwood is known for Mount Abram ski area, an independent family-friendly mountain with glades, bike trails, and a lively base lodge. The town also features South Pond's town beach and lakeside camps on Twitchell Pond.

How far is Greenwood from Bethel?

Greenwood is about 10 minutes from Bethel via Route 26 and Route 219. The town offers a quieter alternative to larger resorts while keeping restaurants, shops, and trailheads in Bethel and Sunday River nearby.

What outdoor activities are available in Greenwood?

Greenwood offers skiing and mountain biking at Mount Abram with lift-served trails, swimming at South Pond's town beach, paddling on Twitchell or Round Pond for loons and quiet water, and year-round access to western mountains recreation.