Greater Limestone
Camping: the art of getting closer to nature while
getting farther away from the nearest cold beverage,
hot shower and flush toilet.
-Unknown
But camping doesn’t have to be like that!
Not if you go to Trafton Lake in Limestone where
there are hot showers and flush toilets and many
more amenities to make your camping experience
a pleasant one.
Trafton Lake, an 85-acre recreation area,
is located just three miles from downtown
Limestone. It is an ideal location if you and your
family want to have a summer Sunday picnic,
hold a family reunion, or even a class reunion.
The area is equipped with covered picnic shelters,
a children’s playground, a basketball court, and
restrooms.
Trafton Lake is also ideal for reconnecting
with nature. There are 3 miles of well-groomed
wooden nature trails for you & your family to
enjoy by either walking or mountain biking
(motorized vehicles are prohibited!). During
the fall season, when the foliage is a multitude of
colors and the Canadian geese stop to rest on the
lake, Trafton Lake is truly a beautiful sight!
You will also find a sandy beach and a
boat launch at Trafton, for you to launch your
boat and go for a ride and enjoy the view of lush
rolling hills - or simply troll and fish, whichever
your preference.
Trafton Lake also boasts a beautiful campground,
which opens 1 week before Memorial Day in
May and closes 2 weeks after Labor Day in
September. There are 24 full-service RV sites, all
within view of the lake, along with several tent
sites. Trafton Lake offers a bathhouse, washer &
dryer, and dump station. There is even a private
island wilderness campsite, if you really want to
an experience camping!
For reservations, please contact the
Limestone Parks & Recreational Department
(207)325-4025 or [email protected]. And
we hope you have a wonderful summer enjoying
the beauty of Trafton Lake!
Submitted by Grace O’Neal, on behalf of the Greater
Limestone Chamber of Commerce
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