Lamoine, Maine
Quiet shore opposite Mount Desert Island
Overview
Key Facts
What Lamoine Is Known For
Lamoine Local Highlights
Things to Do
Living in Lamoine
Lamoine is primarily residential, with services in Ellsworth. Many residents commute to Ellsworth or Bar Harbor.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 60-75 F with sea breezes
winter
Cold, 15-35 F with coastal storms
spring
Cool and damp, 40-55 F
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F with ocean vistas
How to Get There
Reach Lamoine via Route 184 from US-1 south of Ellsworth; short drives lead to Trenton and the bridge to MDI.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Lamoine outline
Outdoor Recreation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamoine known for?
Lamoine is known for Lamoine State Park with camping and boat launches on Frenchman Bay, plus sweeping views across to Bar Harbor, the Porcupine Islands, and Schoodic. The quiet coastal town offers a peaceful alternative base for Acadia visitors.
How far is Lamoine from Bar Harbor?
Lamoine is about 15 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor via the Trenton bridge and Route 3. The town sits on the western shore of Frenchman Bay with Ellsworth services just 10 minutes away.
What outdoor activities are available in Lamoine?
Lamoine offers camping at Lamoine State Park with waterfront sites and sunrise views, beach walks at Lamoine Beach for shells and shorebirds at low tide, and boat launching for fishing, sailing, or paddling Frenchman Bay.