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lewis7106 
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 Topic: Looking For North Eastern Coastal LakePosted: December-31-2017 at 5:24pm |
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Hello we are looking to plan a trip this summer for boating and the occasional day trip to the beach. We would like to see if anyone knows of a freshwater lake near a Atlantic Ocean beach up to a one hour drive? It would also be nice to have a lake front rental house with boat dock access. Any suggestions are welcome but something in the NJ, VA or northern NC states would be nice.
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Posted: December-31-2017 at 11:09pm |
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If you want to go North, my location fits your bill. Mousam lake in Shapleigh/Acton ME is a 900+ acre lake that is 25 miles from Wells beach, ME. There is train to Boston, MA, 27 miles to lake Winnipesaukee, 45 mins to North Conway, NH, etc. next door is Square pond (900 acres), great east (1,600 acres) and many others. It takes me on average 35 mins to the ocean and when I was taking the train to Boston it was about 2 hrs. No traffic until you hit RT 1 on the ocean.
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lewis7106
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Posted: December-31-2017 at 11:49pm |
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Sounds nice I would like to see the more northern states, but would worry about water temperature and weather a little. I will check into some information about the places you mentioned for one of the choices.
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Posted: January-02-2018 at 8:24pm |
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William I wouldn't hesitate to do as John said. our ocean temps are really quite warm to us here.....
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Posted: January-03-2018 at 12:12pm |
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Key words above "quite warm to us" We NE people do tend to have antifreeze for blood. Couldn't get my cousins from Greenville SC in the ocean up here in the summer back in the day (way back) cause it was too cold for their thin blood.
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Posted: January-03-2018 at 9:21pm |
Not sure I'd call VA or NC "North Eastern". For that matter not NJ either. John has a good suggestion, I'd add staying at Winnipesaukee and heading over to any of the NH or southern ME beaches (my family enjoys York Beach in ME). If you prefer a smaller lake than Winni there are a ton of options in NH and ME. |
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Posted: January-04-2018 at 12:43pm |
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I can't think of anything that fits that criteria between SC and NJ. One thought for you is Cape Cod. I skied up there with Larry (75tique) when he lived there, There are a couple of lakes that aren't big by southern standards but are skiable and close to the Cape Cod beaches, I think one of the CCF family has a house that they rent on Long Pond, which isn't far from Cape Cod National Seashore.
If Larry sees this he may be able to help. |
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Posted: January-05-2018 at 7:16pm |
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I would suggest sebago. or winnipesaukee. We leave our boat there for the season and love it. lots to do at either big lake and not far from the ocean. One place I have never stayed but it looks interesting is Dammariscotta Maine a beautiful area the ocean is close and the fresh water lake looks big enough to enjoy
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Posted: January-07-2018 at 1:37pm |
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I really didnt think of the Cape since OP mentioned more mid atlantic. But the Cape could be ideal 1 - it is a great vacation spot and offers a lot without being too touristy/Myrtle Beachie. 2 - the National Seashore is unspoiled and beautiful. 3 - ton of great restaurants. 4 - Some ideal ski ponds. Most people just think ocean but there are several nice lakes. Here is an example of what might be available.
Sample Long Pond Rental If you've never been to Cape Cod, it really is quite a special place. I lived there for 10 years. Ocean beaches, great skiing (I used Mashpee-Wakeby pond on the west end of the cape) Ocean beaches are beautiful but water is chilly. Nantucket sound beaches are nice and water is warmer, but no surf. Bay beaches are warm but no surf. Provincetown is fun to visit. Day trip: Boston for food, museums, Red Sox, Blue Man Group. Only downside, when the weather is great, its great. When its not, it can be rainy and cool. |
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