Newfield Public Beach

West Newfield, Maine · on Rock Haven Lake

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WATER: lake
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: Free
SEASON: Officially open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend (dawn to dusk daily), per the town ordinance.

About Newfield Public Beach

Newfield Public Beach is a town-owned freshwater swimming hole on Rock Haven Lake (also known as Adams Pond), a 210-acre lake in West Newfield, Maine. It is governed by a 2016 town ordinance that designates it as a swimming beach with a parking lot, open seasonally to Newfield residents and taxpayers, making it a seasonal, residents-only lake to swim in.

The beach sits on the shore of Rock Haven Lake/Adams Pond, a 210-acre warmwater lake in York County, Maine, north of Route 11 in West Newfield, per the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's lake survey.

Swimming at Newfield Public Beach

The town ordinance frames it as a swimming beach ('Swim at your own risk; NO lifeguard on duty'), implying an open swim area directly off the beach with no supervised lifeguard program; no further detail on water clarity, depth at the swim area, or bottom type was found in official sources.

How to get to this swimming hole

Located on the shore of Rock Haven Lake (Adams Pond), north of Route 11 in West Newfield, Maine, per the state lake survey; no turn-by-turn directions were found.

Parking: An on-site parking lot exists; the town ordinance directs that pet access and smoking be confined to the parking lot area rather than the beach itself.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Drive-up town beach with an adjacent on-site parking lot directly at the shoreline; no trail or hike is involved to reach the water.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

OK with supervision

It's a lake beach with an on-site parking lot (easy, non-strenuous access), but the 2016 Town Beach Ordinance explicitly states 'swim at your own risk; NO lifeguard on duty' and lists no swim-area markers, ropes, or depth info. No source describes the entry slope, bottom type, or drop-off, so parents should supervise closely rather than assume a gentle shallow shelf.

Parking

Free

On-site town parking lot (the ordinance directs pet access and smoking to be confined to this lot rather than the beach itself). Entry is gated by residency, not a parking fee: an annual Beach Sticker issued by the Newfield Town Office (637 Water St., West Newfield, ME; open Mon-Thu 8am-6pm, per newfieldme.org) must be displayed for admittance, restricted to Newfield residents and taxpayers. No dollar fee amount is published for the sticker.

Hours

Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, dawn to dusk daily, per the 2016 Town Beach Ordinance.

Swim smart

No lifeguard on duty; ordinance explicitly states swimmers enter at their own risk and to call 911 in an emergency.

Rules: Per the 2016 Newfield Beach Ordinance: exclusive use by Newfield residents/taxpayers with a displayed annual Beach Sticker; no dogs, cats, or other pets on the beach (owners liable for waste); no drugs or alcohol; no smoking on the beach (parking lot only); no open fires (stoves/grills for cooking permitted); no glass containers, trash must go in provided receptacles; no boats launched from the beach area and no power boats or skiers in the beach area; open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, dawn to dusk daily; violations carry a minimum $25 fine.

This is an informational listing, not an invitation. Conditions and access change; verify locally before you go. Visiting any swimming hole is at your own risk. See our Terms of Use.

On the water

Restrictions: Per the 2016 Town Beach Ordinance: boats may not be launched from the beach area, and power boats and water skiers are not allowed in the beach area at all. This appears to prohibit any watercraft launch directly from the swimming beach itself.

The Maine IF&W lake survey for Adams Pond/Rock Haven Lake notes a separate, traditional carry-in access site adjacent to the lake's outlet (distinct from the town beach) where hand-launching a canoe or kayak elsewhere on the 210-acre lake may be possible, but no source confirms official public sanction, distance from the beach, or condition of that access point.

Newfield Public Beach: FAQ

Does Newfield Public Beach charge a fee?

Access is restricted to Newfield residents and taxpayers. An annual Beach Sticker, issued by the Town Office, must be displayed for admittance; no fee amount is specified in the ordinance.

Is Newfield Public Beach kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach Newfield Public Beach?

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

Where do I park for Newfield Public Beach?

When is the best time to visit Newfield Public Beach?

Officially open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend (dawn to dusk daily), per the town ordinance.

What are the rules at Newfield Public Beach?

Per the 2016 Newfield Beach Ordinance: exclusive use by Newfield residents/taxpayers with a displayed annual Beach Sticker; no dogs, cats, or other pets on the beach (owners liable for waste); no drugs or alcohol; no smoking on the beach (parking lot only); no open fires (stoves/grills for cooking permitted); no glass containers, trash must go in provided receptacles; no boats launched from the beach area and no power boats or skiers in the beach area; open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, dawn to dusk daily; violations carry a minimum $25 fine.

What water body is Newfield Public Beach on?

Newfield Public Beach is on Rock Haven Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.