From pristine lakes to mountain summits, Somerset County is Maine's ultimate outdoor playground — in every season.
Somerset County is home to some of Maine's most iconic natural landmarks and outdoor destinations.
Maine's largest lake at 75,000 acres. A pristine freshwater paradise surrounded by mountains, offering world-class fishing for landlocked salmon, lake trout, and brook trout. Experience legendary sunsets and the call of the loon.
Explore Moosehead →Rising 4,145 feet, Bigelow Mountain offers some of the most dramatic hiking in the Northeast. Part of the Appalachian Trail, its alpine ridgeline rewards hikers with 360-degree views of Maine's lake and mountain country.
Plan Your Hike →One of Maine's great rivers, the Kennebec flows through Somerset County offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and some of the best fly-fishing in New England. The Kennebec Gorge is a bucket-list experience.
River Adventures →Every season brings new ways to explore Somerset County's vast wilderness and vibrant communities.
Warm days invite swimming, boating, and lakeside camping. Fish for trophy bass and trout on Moosehead Lake. Hike the Appalachian Trail, explore waterfalls, or paddle quiet streams through ancient forests. Farmers' markets and county fairs bring communities together.
Somerset County's fall foliage is among the most spectacular in New England. Drive scenic routes through blazing reds, oranges, and golds. Hunting season opens for deer, moose, and upland birds across vast tracts of forest. Apple orchards and harvest festivals celebrate the season.
When snow blankets the county, Somerset transforms into a winter wonderland. Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails connect communities. Cross-country skiing, ice fishing on frozen lakes, and snowshoeing through silent forests make winter magical here.
Spring brings renewal — rivers swell with snowmelt creating exciting whitewater conditions, wildflowers carpet meadows, and migratory birds return. It's prime time for brook trout fishing in mountain streams and watching moose feed in wetlands at dawn.
Whether you're seeking adrenaline or tranquility, Somerset County has an adventure waiting for you.
Trophy landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and native brook trout across hundreds of pristine waters.
From the Appalachian Trail to local nature paths, explore miles of trails through forests, mountains, and river valleys.
Experience Class IV-V rapids on the Kennebec River Gorge — one of the premier rafting destinations in the eastern United States.
Over 500 miles of interconnected, groomed trails make Somerset County a snowmobiler's dream destination.
Moose, bald eagles, loons, black bears, and white-tailed deer thrive in the county's vast wilderness areas.
Winding roads through covered bridges, rolling farmland, and forest canopies offer unforgettable vistas in every season.
Everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip to Somerset County.