Somerset County

Maine

A calm lake with a single tree on a small island, surrounded by dense forest and hills under a cloudy sky.
A sunrise over a lake with mist, trees, and a flag on a pole.
A calm lake with a red canoe and two people paddling, surrounded by mountains and dense forests.
A frozen lake with snow-covered ground and bare trees, surrounded by a forest and distant mountains.
A vast landscape with a dense forest in the foreground displaying autumn colors, a river, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Popular cities in Somerset County

New Portland
Check out the local area in New Portland—home to attractions like Flagstaff Lake and Kennebec River.

Reasons to visit

  • Flagstaff Lake
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Rockwood
Known for Lakes and Beaches
Enjoy easy access to Mount Kineo and endless outdoor entertainment in this small village located on the western shore of Moosehead Lake.
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Skowhegan
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Home to one of America’s oldest state fairs and a world-renowned residency program for artists, the county seat of Somerset County is anything but sleepy.
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Jackman
Known for Snowmobile riding, Hiking and Wildlife
Experience the outskirts of the United States as you hike, hunt, fish or snowmobile in the lovely surroundings of this scenic town in Maine’s Somerset County.
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Bingham
Known for Friendly people and Rafting
Spot wildlife as you hike through miles of untamed woods and set out on a whitewater rafting adventure from this small Maine town.
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Dexter
Known for Historical, Gardens and Family-friendly
Love gardens, entertainment and dining? Get away to Dexter!
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Stay near popular Somerset County attractions

A sign in a forested area labeled 'Moxie Falls Scenic Area' with a path leading through the woods.

Moxie Falls

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Take advantage of the well-maintained paths and observation decks that provide easy access to viewing these spectacular falls that have one of the highest vertical drops in New England.
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