Shirley, Maine
Quiet Moosehead Lake gateway south of Greenville
Overview
Key Facts
What Shirley Is Known For
Shirley Local Highlights
Things to Do
Living in Shirley
Sparse services in town; groceries, fuel, and restaurants are in Greenville or Monson. Residents rely on wood heat, plowed dirt roads, and generators at remote camps.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 65-78 F
winter
Cold and snowy, -5 to 20 F
spring
Cool, 35-55 F with mud season
fall
Crisp, 40-58 F and peak foliage
How to Get There
Follow Route 15 north from Monson or south from Greenville; Bangor is about 1 hour 20 minutes via Route 15 and I-95.
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Shirley outline
Outdoor Recreation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirley known for?
Shirley is known for Shirley Bog, a well-known moose watching spot at dawn and dusk, ITS trail access toward Greenville and Monson, and remote camp roads leading to ponds where anglers find solitude.
How far is Shirley from Greenville?
Shirley is about 10 minutes from Greenville on Route 15. Bangor is about 1 hour 20 minutes via Route 15 and I-95.
What outdoor activities are available in Shirley?
Shirley offers moose watching at Shirley Bog along pullouts and logging roads, snowmobiling and ATV riding on ITS 85/86 toward Greenville's trail hub, and paddling remote ponds with a canoe for trout fishing and solitude.