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Roxbury, Maine

Roxbury, Maine

Ellis Pond camps between Rumford and Rangeley

Overview

Roxbury hugs the west shore of Ellis Pond along Route 17 north of Rumford. Camp roads, wooded hills, and nearby scenic pullouts on the Rangeley Lakes Byway make it a quiet base for riding, paddling, and leaf-peeping. Club-maintained trails connect to Byron, Rumford, and the Height of Land.

Key Facts

Population 360
Region Western Mountains
County Oxford
Founded 1835
Nearest City Rumford (15 minutes)

What Roxbury Is Known For

Roxbury Local Highlights

Lakeside camps
Seasonal cottages line Ellis Pond with public access for boating and fishing.
Trail riding
ATV and ITS snowmobile routes run the Swift River valley toward Byron and Coos Canyon.
Foliage views
Route 17 overlooks and nearby Glass Face Mountain offer big western Maine scenery.

Things to Do

1
Paddle Ellis Pond
Launch a canoe for bass fishing and sunset views.
2
Ride to Coos Canyon
Follow ATV or sled corridors north for waterfalls and swimming holes in Byron.
3
Cruise the byway
Drive the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway toward Height of Land in fall.

Living in Roxbury

Mostly camps and year-round homes on the pond or along Route 17. Groceries, fuel, and hardware are in Rumford or Mexico.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 65-82 F

winter

Cold and snowy, 0-25 F

spring

Cool, 38-58 F with mud season

fall

Crisp, 40-60 F and peak foliage

How to Get There

Take Route 17 north from Rumford or south from Rangeley; Lewiston-Auburn is about an hour south via Route 108.

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

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Roxbury outline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roxbury known for?

Roxbury is known for Ellis (Roxbury) Pond with lakeside camps and boating access, its location on the scenic Rangeley Lakes Byway (Route 17), and active ATV and snowmobile trail networks connecting to Byron, Coos Canyon, and the Height of Land.

How far is Roxbury from Rumford?

Roxbury is about 15 minutes north of Rumford on Route 17. The town sits on the Swift River valley route toward Rangeley and the western mountains.

Can I see fall foliage from Roxbury?

Yes, Route 17 through Roxbury is part of the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway, offering stunning fall foliage views. Nearby Glass Face Mountain overlook and the Height of Land provide panoramic western Maine scenery.