Rangeley Lake
Franklin County, Maine6,304 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Maine DEP for this lake.
- 148 ft max depth
- Public access
Rangeley Lake in Franklin County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 148.1 ft. Surface area: 6304 acres.
Rangeley Lake is a 6,304-acre lake in Franklin County, Maine with a maximum depth of 148 feet (60-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Rangeley Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water148.1 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water6,304 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Rangeley Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Rangeley Lake
These are the measurements Maine DEP publishes for Rangeley Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
148.1 ft
Average depth
60 ft
Surface area
6,304 acres
Shoreline
30.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Maine DEP
The depth above comes from a bathymetric survey of this lake, not from a regional estimate.
Recreation & Access
- Rangeley Lake (State Park)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Rangeley Lake
- Rangeley Lake State Park Campground2.0 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Rangeley Lake
Where is Rangeley Lake?
- Rangeley Lake is a lake in Franklin County, Maine. Its water-quality measurements are published by Maine DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Rangeley Lake?
- Rangeley Lake in Franklin County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 148.1 ft. Surface area: 6304 acres.
Is Rangeley Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Rangeley Lake?
- Rangeley Lake has a maximum depth of 148.1 feet and an average depth of 60 feet. The lake covers 6304 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Rangeley Lake?
- Rangeley Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Rangeley Lake (State Park). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Rangeley Lake?
- Rangeley Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Maine's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Rangeley Lake?
- Rangeley Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Rangeley Lake State Park Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Rangeley Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles