Etna, Maine
Small I-95 town with ponds and open views west of Bangor
Overview
Etna sits along I-95 with a handful of services near the exit and quiet roads beyond. Etna Pond and Pleasant Lake provide summer swimming and ice fishing, while Route 2/100 and 143 move commuters toward Bangor, Newport, or Stetson. Open fields keep the vistas wide.
Key Facts
Population 1,246
Region Maine Highlands
County Penobscot
Founded 1820
Nearest City Bangor (25 minutes)
What Etna Is Known For
Etna Local Highlights
Convenient location
Fast interstate access while staying rural.
Warmwater lakes
Ponds with public access for boating and fishing.
Farm landscape
Fields and woodlots along gently rolling roads.
Things to Do
1
Boat Etna Pond
Launch for bass and pickerel or skate in winter when frozen.
2
Ride farm loops
Cycle or drive Routes 2 and 143 during foliage season.
3
Snowmobile connectors
Use local trails to reach Newport, Carmel, and Stetson.
Living in Etna
Mix of village homes and rural properties; groceries are in Newport or Bangor. Residents expect windy winters off the interstate and mud season on dirt roads.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 68-82 F
winter
Cold and snowy, 5-25 F
spring
Cool, 38-58 F with mud season
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F and colorful fields
How to Get There
I-95 exit 167; Routes 2, 69, and 143 connect Etna to Newport, Carmel, and Stetson.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Etna outline
Key Facts
Population
1,246
Region
Maine Highlands
County
Penobscot
Founded
1820
Nearest City
Bangor (25 minutes)