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North Pond (Smithfield)
Smithfield, Maine
The northernmost lake in the Belgrade Lakes chain, in Smithfield, Maine. Informal public access.
At a glance
Overview
North Pond is the northernmost lake in the Belgrade Lakes chain, shared by Smithfield, Mercer, and Rome in Somerset and Kennebec counties. Public access is via informal town launches and right-of-way shorelines; there is no developed state beach. The pond warms to comfortable swim temperatures by mid-July.
- Also known as
- North Pond (Belgrade Lakes)
- County
- Somerset
- Region
- Kennebec Valley
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 8 / Route 225 in Smithfield or Mercer, follow signs to the town boat launch or posted public landing on North Pond. Swimming is informal from the launch apron or right-of-way shoreline.
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