Sebec, Maine
Sebec Lake shoreline next to Dover-Foxcroft
Overview
Sebec wraps the southern shore of deep, clear Sebec Lake. Peaks-Kenny State Park offers beaches, picnic areas, and wooded trails, while snowmobile corridors cross the ice each winter. Dover-Foxcroft provides services a few miles away, keeping Sebec relaxed and rural.
Key Facts
Population 700
Region Maine Highlands
County Piscataquis
Founded 1812
Nearest City Dover-Foxcroft (10 minutes)
What Sebec Is Known For
Sebec Local Highlights
Clear deep lake
Salmon, togue, and bass draw anglers year-round.
Peaks-Kenny State Park
A family-friendly day-use park with sandy frontage and walking trails.
Winter trail hub
ITS routes cross the lake toward Milo, Guilford, and Greenville.
Things to Do
1
Swim and picnic at Peaks-Kenny
Use the beach and lakeside trails on warm summer days.
2
Fish Sebec Lake
Troll for salmon or jig for togue near the ledges.
3
Ride the winter crossings
Use marked sled routes over the ice to reach neighboring towns.
Living in Sebec
Year-round homes and camps line the lake, with groceries, schools, and healthcare in Dover-Foxcroft. Expect plowed camp roads, wood heat, and busy summers on the water.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 68-82 F
winter
Cold and snowy, 0-25 F
spring
Cool, 38-58 F with mud season
fall
Crisp, 42-60 F and bright shoreline foliage
How to Get There
From Dover-Foxcroft, follow Route 6/16 west to the lake; Bangor is about 50 minutes southeast via Route 15.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Sebec outline
Key Facts
Population
700
Region
Maine Highlands
County
Piscataquis
Founded
1812
Nearest City
Dover-Foxcroft (10 minutes)