Weld

City / town · Maine

Weld

Best timeJul–Aug
From you
Nearest airportAUG · 40 mi
Typical stay$188/night
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Overview

Weld is a town of 420 people (2012) in Maine. Set beside Webb Lake and almost surrounded by mountains, Weld is noted for its scenic beauty.

1 things to do · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Weld

Mount Blue State Park

A public recreation area covering 7,489 acres (3,031 ha), including acreage on the west shore of Webb Lake, Mount Blue, and other peaks to the east of the lake. The park offers a nature center, camping at 136 campsites, …

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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)

Jan: 5.7 in rain5.7"Jan: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°JanFeb: 5.5 in rain5.5"Feb: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°FebMar: 6.7 in rain6.7"Mar: high 21°F, low 5°F21°5°MarApr: 7.3 in rain7.3"Apr: high 31°F, low 17°F31°17°AprMay: 7.7 in rain7.7"May: high 42°F, low 30°F42°30°MayJun: 8.6 in rain8.6"Jun: high 51°F, low 40°F51°40°JunJul: 8.9 in rain8.9"Jul: high 55°F, low 44°F55°44°JulAug: 7.7 in rain7.7"Aug: high 54°F, low 43°F54°43°AugSep: 7.7 in rain7.7"Sep: high 49°F, low 37°F49°37°SepOct: 10.0 in rain10"Oct: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°OctNov: 8.1 in rain8.1"Nov: high 28°F, low 13°F28°13°NovDec: 7.4 in rain7.4"Dec: high 20°F, low 4°F20°4°Dec

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 — 40 mi away. Directions
  • PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 73 mi away (major hub). Directions

The town is crossed by state routes 142 and 156.

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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $31–$188 a night (typical $188), from 3 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$260, comfortable ~$350.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

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    Understand

    Weld is home to Spruce Mountain and Hurricane Mountain, and considered home to several summits outside the town's boundaries, including Tumbledown Mountain and Mount Blue.

    Get in

    The town is crossed by state routes 142 and 156.

    Do

    Do Mount Blue State Park

    A public recreation area covering 7,489 acres (3,031 ha), including acreage on the west shore of Webb Lake, Mount Blue, and other peaks to the east of the lake. The park offers a nature center, camping at 136 campsites, swimming area, motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, and hunting. The extensive trail system is used for hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding. The park is open year-round.

    📍 Headquarters 299 Center Hill Road
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    Sleep

    Stay Mount Blue State Park Campground

    📍 187 Webb Beach Road☎ +1 207-624-9950⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Dummer’s Beach Campground

    Shower and bathroom facilities. 1/2 mile of sandy beach. 2 dump stations. Septic pumping service. Boat launch. Canteen with snacks and drinks. Playground area. Activities for kids.

    📍 9 Dummers Beach Rd💲 Camp sites daily $31-36, weekly $188-214; cabins weekly $750☎ +1 207 585-2200⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go
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