McGrath Pond (Belgrade/Oakland area) — pond swimming
Rome / Oakland area · Belgrade chain pond — smaller than Great Pond; verify public landing.
pond swimming · Yes . freshwater
Key facts
Swimming
Yes . freshwater
Access
Varies
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Swimming
Paddling
Family visits
Skip
You want moving water or cliff jumps
Remote roads after storms
Unverified water quality after heavy rain
Before you go
- Approximate — OSM Nominatim (centroid or named place.
- verify on site)
- https://www.lakesofmaine.org/
- Varies
- Watch for algae, boat traffic, and seasonal rules.