Cambridge, Maine

Farm and forest hamlet west of Newport

Overview

Cambridge sits between Dexter and Newport, with Route 150 running through a landscape of pastures and mixed woods. Residents value the rural quiet while relying on nearby towns for services. Club-maintained sled trails branch toward Harmony and Dexter, and small ponds offer summer bass and winter ice [fishing](/activities/ice-fishing) close to home.

Key Facts

Population 450

Region Maine Highlands

County Somerset

Founded 1808

Nearest City Newport (15 minutes)

Town Office Visit official website

What Cambridge Is Known For

Cambridge Local Highlights

Open farmland

Classic central Maine fields dotted with barns.

Trail access

ITS and club trails connect riders toward Dexter and Harmony.

Rural pace

Low traffic and plenty of space between neighbors.

Affordable homesteads

Old farmhouses and wooded lots appeal to commuters headed for Newport or Dexter.

Things to Do

Ride winter trails

Use local ITS connectors for sledding loops across the Highlands.

Country drives

Follow Routes 150 and 23 for fields and ridge views.

Visit Newport/Dexter

Pair Cambridge's quiet with services, shopping, and dining nearby.

Cast local ponds

Try Pleasant Pond or Cambridge Pond for warmwater fishing; review the /guides/fishing-guide for license details.

Bike the backroads

Gravel riders can loop toward Garland and Dexter; see the /guides/biking-guide for route planning.

Living in Cambridge

Cambridge offers affordable rural living; groceries and schools are in Newport, Dexter, or Harmony. Agriculture and forestry shape local land use, and residents depend on private wells, plowed dirt roads, and wood stoves. Reliable cell coverage and broadband vary by road.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 70-82 F

winter

Cold, 0-25 F with steady snow

spring

Cool and muddy, 38-55 F

fall

Crisp, 45-60 F with foliage across open fields

Local Wildlife & Nature

Deer and turkeys in the farm fields Loons and bass on Pleasant Pond Moose sign on backroads toward Harmony

How to Get There

On Route 150 between Newport and Harmony; I-95 access at Newport (Exit 157).

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Cambridge outline

Outdoor Recreation

Fishing

Year-round (Open water & Ice fishing)

Hunting

Fall & Winter (varies by species)

Snowmobiling

Winter (December - April)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do riders connect to ITS from Cambridge?

Local club trails link Cambridge to Dexter and Harmony, where you can hop onto the broader ITS network; the [/guides/snowmobiling-guide](/guides/snowmobiling-guide) covers permits and etiquette.

Is there public water access?

Cambridge Pond has informal access at the dam and Pleasant Pond has a hand-carry spot; for bigger launches, residents head to Sebasticook Lake in [Newport](/towns/newport).