State Park · Maine, United States
Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay State Park is a state park in Maine, United States, established in 1959.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Piscataquis, Maine, United States |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 45.5700° N, 69.5500° W |
| Managed by | Maine state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay State Park is a state park in the town of Greenville, Piscataquis County, Maine. It is located on the shores of Lily Bay in the southeast part of Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in New England. Lily Bay was named for the wild lilies near its shores. The park occupies 924 acres (374 ha). It was established in 1961 on woodland primarily donated by the Scott Paper Company in 1959. In July 1962, the park was officially dedicated by Gov. John H. Reed. The park offers camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and snowmobiling. A two-mile trail used for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing follows the shore of the lake.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Greenville, Maine |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Greenville |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) · Quebec, Canada · 122.0 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 138.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lily Bay State Park?
Lily Bay State Park is in Maine, United States (45.5700° N, 69.5500° W).
When was Lily Bay State Park established?
Lily Bay State Park was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Lily Bay State Park?
The nearest town is Greenville, Maine. located in the town of Greenville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maine_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maine state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Bay_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).