We were exploring Rockland and enjoyed the peacefulness of Chickawaukee Lake to stretch our early morning coffee in hand walk-about. Clean and picturesque and convenient, too.

A beautiful Lake to behold especially early morning and evening. Like other reviews I would not swim here and haven't since 1990 because of the crowd. Lots of young children and toddlers and I have other options.

We live next to this lake. It is spring fed, and, according to my oldest son, stocked with trout. It is beautiful to look at. However, it gets very crowded in the summer and the water quality is not tested on a regular basis. IF you call the town, they may tell you that it has been tested...if they do,... More

If you need to go for a swim and the ocean is too much, Chicky is a good place to go. with young kids and there used to be a life guard. It is fresh water too.

Last we heard, the water quality was so-so due to nitrates leaching from surrounding farms. In an area with pristine lakes, this isn't the best choice. Try the public beach with the spectacular cliffs at Megunticook Lake. It's 10 minutes down the road in Camden and worth the drive. Other smaller lakes in the area have prettier beaches. If you... More

Stayed 10 days at the Lakewatch Manor Inn overlooking the lake. The view was incredible, very quiet, centrally located to most every place in the state. It was a wonderful vacation.

about the only fresh water place in rockland to go to that is free, but there is always a ton of kids there. and I mean young toddlers in diapers in and out of the water. It is not clean if you can understand what I am saying. Mostly locals.