📷 Photo by Emmy Gaddy on UnsplashLily Bay State Park
Greenville, ME
Campsites along the shore of Moosehead Lake, a good base for dawn and dusk moose watching along the roads north of Greenville.
Lily Bay State Park lies on the east shore of Moosehead Lake in Maine, about 9 miles (14 km) north of Greenville. The park covers 925 acres (about 3.7 km²) at the gateway to the North Woods and offers two camping areas with a total of 90 sites, many of them on the lakeshore. At roughly 117 square miles (300 km²), Moosehead is New England's largest lake. There is a dump station but no hookups for RVs, and reservations are recommended.
The park has a pebble beach, two boat ramps and the easy Shoreline Trail, about 2 miles (3 km) long. For moose watching, the park guide points to Lazy Tom Bog, reached via Lily Bay Road and Kokadjo by following the signs toward Baxter State Park and Spencer Pond Camps. Moose are most likely to appear around dawn and dusk, so drive slowly. Greenville is the nearest larger town, so stock up there beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Greenville, ME
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 45.5700, -69.5420
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Maine · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lily Bay State Park?
Lily Bay State Park is in Greenville, ME, at GPS 45.5700, -69.5420. It is about 11 mi from Rockwood.
Can you camp near Lily Bay State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rowell Cove Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lily Bay State Park?
Lily Bay State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Moosehead Lake and Katahdin: Maine’s North Woods.
What is there to see near Lily Bay State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Kineo (13 mi), Gulf Hagas (13 mi), Baxter State Park, Togue Pond (37 mi) and Mount Battie, Camden Hills State Park (96 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lily Bay State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)