Roxbury, Maine
Ellis Pond camps between Rumford and Rangeley
Overview
Roxbury hugs the west shore of Ellis Pond along Route 17 north of Rumford. Camp roads, wooded hills, and nearby scenic pullouts on the Rangeley Lakes Byway make it a quiet base for riding, paddling, and leaf-peeping. Club-maintained trails connect to Byron, Rumford, and the Height of Land.
Key Facts
Population 360
Region Western Mountains
County Oxford
Founded 1835
Nearest City Rumford (15 minutes)
What Roxbury Is Known For
Roxbury Local Highlights
Lakeside camps
Seasonal cottages line Ellis Pond with public access for boating and fishing.
Trail riding
ATV and ITS snowmobile routes run the Swift River valley toward Byron and Coos Canyon.
Foliage views
Route 17 overlooks and nearby Glass Face Mountain offer big western Maine scenery.
Things to Do
1
Paddle Ellis Pond
Launch a canoe for bass fishing and sunset views.
2
Ride to Coos Canyon
Follow ATV or sled corridors north for waterfalls and swimming holes in Byron.
3
Cruise the byway
Drive the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway toward Height of Land in fall.
Living in Roxbury
Mostly camps and year-round homes on the pond or along Route 17. Groceries, fuel, and hardware are in Rumford or Mexico.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 65-82 F
winter
Cold and snowy, 0-25 F
spring
Cool, 38-58 F with mud season
fall
Crisp, 40-60 F and peak foliage
How to Get There
Take Route 17 north from Rumford or south from Rangeley; Lewiston-Auburn is about an hour south via Route 108.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
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Roxbury outline
Key Facts
Population
360
Region
Western Mountains
County
Oxford
Founded
1835
Nearest City
Rumford (15 minutes)