Overview
Roxbury is a town in Oxford County, in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine.
2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Roxbury
Roxbury Pond
Also known as Ellis Pond or Silver Lake. A large pond with sandy beaches and a boat launch. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and boating are common on this body of water.
Bunker Rock
Provides a nice swimming hole experience across from the cemetery just after Frye Crossover Road on Route 17. A very large steep boulder has maintained a deep pool perfect for a cool swim. The water is typically deep een…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 46 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 72 mi away (major hub). Directions
Roxbury is located on Route 17 north of Mexico and South of Byron. Roxbury pond is located just off Route 120 north of Rumford before entering Andover.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Roxbury Pond
- Afternoon Bunker Rock
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Roxbury is located on Route 17 north of Mexico and South of Byron. Roxbury pond is located just off Route 120 north of Rumford before entering Andover.
Do
Do Roxbury Pond
Also known as Ellis Pond or Silver Lake. A large pond with sandy beaches and a boat launch. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and boating are common on this body of water.
Do Bunker Rock
Provides a nice swimming hole experience across from the cemetery just after Frye Crossover Road on Route 17. A very large steep boulder has maintained a deep pool perfect for a cool swim. The water is typically deep eenough for one to dive into the water from the boulder. After the deep pool the water level gradually levels off to a nice rocky sand bar that is above the water level during the summer months. Smaller children and their families enjoy this feature. In the evening hours, locals sometimes head to Bunker Rock for a quick skinny dip.
Buy
There is a convenience store on Route 120 just before the turn to Roxbury Pond.
Sleep
Stay Silver Lake Campground
Nearby
Byron
City / town · 4 mi away
Mexico
City / town · 3 listings · 8 mi away
Andover
City / town · 5 listings · 8 mi away
Rumford
City / town · 28 listings · 8 mi away
Weld
City / town · 3 listings · 9 mi away
Dixfield
City / town · 1 listings · 12 mi away
Peru
City / town · 3 listings · 15 mi away
Newry
City / town · 16 mi away
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