Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary Year: 1855 - 2005

Located in an area consisting of 99% forest and water, lies Maine's western mountains and the six Rangeley Lakes. The Town of Rangeley, Oquossoc Village, Dallas Plantation, Rangeley Plantation and Sandy River Plantation comprise the regions settlements. The year 'round population of approximately 1,500+ inhabitants swells to almost 10,000 during the popular summer tourist season. (Click here for the latest Rangeley Maine Census Data). This year the town recognizes its milestone 150th anniversary and invites residents and visitors to participate in the year long celebration.

A great place to raise a family, retire and an ideal vacation destination for every season, this resort area offers a multitude of activities for both young and old. Spring ushers in the fishing season with trophy-sized Salmon and Brook Trout, along with abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Summer offers almost every sport imaginable, from 18 hole golf to all types of water sports. Scenic highways and hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, lead to panoramic overlooks and sight-seeing flights offer unparalled views during the summertime. September welcomes the Autumn season with some of the most beautiful fall foliage in the country, while bountiful game including moose, deer and upland birds beckon the advent of the hunting season. By November, snow blankets the region, signaling the start to alpine ski season and the opening of Rangeley's Saddleback Ski area. Groomed village and mountain nordic paths and snowmobile trails are open by December, offering snowmobilers some of the best riding in the Northeast.

For vacationers, the towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc both offer a varied array of accommodations, including hotels, rental cabins, cottages, homes, condos and townhouses, inns, bed & breakfasts, Maine sporting camps and campgrounds. Restaurants feature everything from pizza to lobster, while delis serve up all the essentials for a picnic in the great outdoors. Area services and shops provide the visitor with all the necessities needed for their vacation, in addition to a wonderful selection of sporting goods and gifts. Civic, religious and other groups meet frequently and welcome guests, while the town and other organizations offer a varied selection of cultural events.

The area can be reached over highways or directly by charter air service. Or, fly into Portland or Bangor and drive the two and a half hour trip to Rangeley. Upon your arrival, stop by the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at Lakeside Park, just off Main Street for any further information or please call 1-800-MT-LAKES.

See Also: Rangeley Lakes Region Census Information
History of the Rangeley Lakes Region

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