Maine is a haven for adventurers seeking year-round excitement. Every season presents a variety of outdoor activities to delight visitors.
Point Sebago Resort in Casco, Maine serves as the perfect hub for exploring Western Maine. Resort guests return every year for summer fun to the lakeside retreat. However, there’s plenty to do nearby even when the seasonal resort quiets down for winter.
Let’s dive into the diverse range of outdoor adventures available throughout Maine’s changing seasons.
Spring: Exploring New England at Point Sebago
As winter transitions to spring in Western Maine, the landscape bursts into life. Rivers swell with snowmelt, and mountains come alive with budding trees and wildflowers. Spring beckons fishermen, kayakers, canoeists, and hikers to explore its rejuvenated beauty.
It’s also the first chance to return to Point Sebago Resort. The Maine campground reopens May 1 for anxious guests ready to return to Sebago Lake. Vacation packages are less expensive during the early spring compared to summer rentals in Maine.
If you are looking for a hiker’s paradise, Acadia National Park is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and hiking trails. Visitors to Acadia State Park can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including biking trails, birdwatching, whale watching, and exploring historic sites like the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
Grab a bite to eat after hiking all day at the coastal town of Bar Harbor.
Save on Point Sebago Vacations in 2025
New season. New savings. Plan your Maine campground vacation early and save. Plus see new options to keep your RV on site yearound.
Summer: Family Fun on Sebago Lake
The best time to visit Maine is in the summer if you enjoy lake life.
Point Sebago covers the whole family. A top-rated family summer camp in Maine, this lakefront resort is pet-friendly and offers a variety of summer rentals. Point Sebago offers RV campsites, vacation cottages, vacation homes, cabins, lodges, glamping tents, or stargazing containers.
However, the Point Sebago resort is more than a place to stay.
Once you arrive, there’s an outdoor activity for everyone in your family. The resort boasts 270+ games, family activities, and shows each week throughout the season. Map out your vacation to maximize the fun by viewing the resort activity calendar.
Spend afternoons swimming, boating, fishing, golf, lounging on the shores of one of Maine’s largest lakes. You’ll also find a long list of specialty-themed weeks at camp. Guests return annually for these weekends featuring live music and entertainment, sports tournaments, and more.
Fall: Seasonal Colors & Campground Celebrations
Western Maine is known for its breathtaking forest of fall colors. The forests explode in hues of red, orange, and yellow leaves with a different scenery for those who are hiking enthusiasts.
It’s also the last chance to visit Point Sebago Resort for the season as operations close in mid-October. The Maine campground ends the season with a string of celebrations. There are multiple Halloween-themed weekends and even a murder mystery event at the lakeside resort.
Portland, Maine is a one-hour drive from Point Sebago Resort and boasts 27 craft breweries. Each offers a unique autumn brew. Additionally, visitors can enjoy antique shops and activities like apple picking and corn mazes.
Winter: A Wonderland of White
Don’t forget to pack the snowboard if you’re coming to Maine in the winter. Skiing and snowboarding across the fresh powder mountains is the big draw. Pleasant Ski Mountain is a short 30-minute drive from Sebago Lake.
Closer to Point Sebago you’ll find cross-country skiing in Casco. More than five miles of groomed trails are available nearby at Sebago Lake State Park. Or test your skills on the park’s six miles of ungroomed winter trails. The State Park does offer winter camping.
Bigger groups should check out Point Sebago Resort. The Island Lodge vacation rental is the only rental option during the winter months and sleeps 22.
Tour the Island Lodge online, then book your spot online. The 4,000-square-foot lodge is surrounded by snow-covered pine trees and provides a tranquil retreat with a hot tub and sauna.
Why Vacation in Western Maine?
You’ll want to return each year after you’ve vacationed in western Maine. It’s the very best of New England nostalgia.
New to vacationing in Maine?
Make Point Sebago Resort your first stop for exploring the Pine Tree State. Bring your family and practice your swing at the resort’s championship golf course, soak up the sun on the private beach, and receive your boat slip at the marina on the stunning Sebago Lake.
The resort may close during the winter but booking your vacation online is always open. Find pricing and availability online and start a new tradition the New England way.