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Ikes Point Boat Ramp

Ikes Point Boat Ramp on Echo Lake offers a large paved ramp suitable for launching canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and motorized boats (10 horsepower limit), with a nearby paved parking area accommodating approximately a dozen vehicles.

The location is popular with paddlers and is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park along Route 102. Swimming and paddleboarding are permitted on Echo Lake, and a lifeguard-staffed beach is available during summer months.


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