Where is Lake Arrowhead, Maine, USA?

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Where is Lake Arrowhead Located? - Lake Arrowhead is a city located in the York County of Maine, United States. Lake Arrowhead lies between 44.7319094 Degrees North latitudes and 93.21772 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lake Arrowhead, Maine

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Where is Lake Arrowhead Located?

Lake Arrowhead is a city located in the York County of Maine, United States. Lake Arrowhead lies between 44.7319094 Degrees North latitudes and 93.21772 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lake Arrowhead city is 3192 people and the city has a total area of 5.21 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lake Arrowhead, Maine Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLake Arrowhead (Census-Designated Place)
CountyYork County
StateMaine
State CapitalAugusta
US RegionNortheastern United States (New England)
Latitude43.8067° N
Longitude70.8089° W
Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Land Area4.62 sq mi
Water Area0.43 sq mi
Total Area5.05 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)3,130
Population DensityApproximately 678 per sq mi
ZIP Code04061
Area Code207
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code23-37140
CommunitiesLocated within the towns of Limerick and Waterboro

Transportation and Connectivity in Lake Arrowhead

Category Details
Nearest AirportPortland International Jetport
IATA CodePWM
Major HighwaysMaine State Route 5, Maine State Route 11, U.S. Route 202 (nearby)
Public TransitLimited regional transportation services; private vehicle recommended
Nearest Rail ServiceAmtrak Downeaster (Saco Transportation Center)
Regional AccessEasy access to Sanford, Biddeford, Portland, and the New Hampshire border
  • Maine State Route 5: Provides convenient access to Waterboro, Limerick, and nearby communities.
  • U.S. Route 202: Connects the area with Sanford, Gorham, and southern Maine.
  • Portland International Jetport: Located approximately 30 miles northeast, offering regional and national air service.
  • Amtrak Downeaster: Passenger rail service is available from nearby Saco with connections to Portland and Boston.

Top Places to Visit in Lake Arrowhead, Maine

Landmark Name Type
Lake Arrowhead Community BeachesRecreation Area
Lake ArrowheadLake
Little Ossipee RiverRiver
Massabesic Experimental ForestForest
Waterboro Barrens PreserveNature Preserve
Sokokis LakeLake
Ossipee HillScenic Area
Limerick Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Freshet MonumentHistoric Landmark
Day Mountain TrailHiking Area

Driving Distances from Lake Arrowhead, Maine to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
WaterboroMaine510 minutes
LimerickMaine610 minutes
SanfordMaine1525 minutes
BiddefordMaine2435 minutes
SacoMaine2740 minutes
GorhamMaine2535 minutes
PortlandMaine3145 minutes
RochesterNew Hampshire2840 minutes
DoverNew Hampshire3955 minutes
ConcordNew Hampshire781 hour 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities near Lake Arrowhead, Maine

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Southern MainePublicUniversityBusiness, education, nursing, engineering, and liberal arts
Southern Maine Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, health sciences, business, and marine studies
Saint Joseph's College of MainePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, nursing, education, and business
University of New EnglandPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, medicine, marine sciences, and business
York County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, technical programs, and university transfer pathways

Waterbodies in Lake Arrowhead, Maine

Lake Arrowhead, Little Ossipee River, Sokokis Lake, Ossipee River, Littlefield Pond, Balch Pond, Mousam River, Sebago Lake (regional)

Stadiums near Lake Arrowhead

Waterboro Elementary Athletic Fields, Sanford Memorial Gymnasium, Thornton Academy Hill Stadium (Saco), University of Southern Maine Field House, Fitzpatrick Stadium (Portland)

Lake Arrowhead, Maine — Key Historical Facts

  • Lake Arrowhead is a census-designated place that spans portions of the towns of Limerick and Waterboro in York County.
  • The community developed around the privately managed Lake Arrowhead recreational and residential area, which expanded significantly during the second half of the twentieth century.
  • The region has long been valued for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation, attracting both seasonal visitors and year-round residents.
  • Residential growth increased as improved road connections made commuting to Portland and other southern Maine communities more practical.
  • Today, Lake Arrowhead is known for its waterfront neighborhoods, recreational amenities, community beaches, and convenient access to southern Maine's lakes and forests.

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