 Maine
Family Vacations
Welcome to Rideout’s Lodge, Maine family vacations page in Maine. Every
year our crystal clear water, wildlife, cool temperatures and gentle
lake breezes lure family vacationers to our cabins for family fun,
relaxation, and fishing. We specialize in Maine family vacations and
cabin rentals, as well as delightful family reunions…. wake up to the call of a Loon!
If you are searching for family vacations, there’s no
better place to enjoy Maine’s spectacular beauty than at our
Maine
cabin rentals. Rideout’s is truly the sporting Lodge for family fun.
We have plenty of open area on our grounds for the family to play,
and by late June the lake has warmed up so that our more popular
water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating,
water-skiing and swimming are extremely popular.
Family
Adventures
Our fourteen kayaks are safe, stable, and vary in size so that the
whole family can paddle along the lake in comfort. Our “Old Town”
canoes are large, stable, and ideal for family outings or picnics on
the lake or on our local rivers. Our paddleboat is used quite often
for casual cruises across our cove. It has become quite a hit with
the teens. Many of our guests on family vacations love to water-ski
our 16,000 acres of water every year…one group brings a boat up that
routinely pulls 6 skiers at once. We also have some small sand
beaches along our shoreline that are perfect locations for family
swimming and sunbathing, and yes, our water in the Maine summer is
very comfortable for swimming…it’s actually warm.
View kayak types available
View canoe, kayak & paddleboat rates
 Maine
Lakes
Because we are on one of Maine’s largest lakes, power boating across
it’s vast stretches is also a great pleasure. Whether you’re
navigating a 5 foot dinghy or a 22 foot covered cabin cruiser,
you’ll fall in love with the shimmering water and the splendid
scenery on your vacation. Even though we’re on a
large lake, we’re relatively free of boat traffic so you will not be
overwhelmed with other boats at anytime. In fact, depending on when
you stay you may not see another boat all day. Because of the lack
of crowding, we are also an excellent location for sailing. Whether
you’re windsurfing or navigating a sizeable sailboat, you’ll love
crisscrossing our scenic lake. Finally, if you are inclined to bring
a boat, whether it be a powerboat or
sailboat, you should feel entirely confident to do so…we have ample,
spacious, protected docking for even the largest personal
watercraft. And if you don’t happen to own a boat…no problem…we have
an excellent selection of safe, high quality, 16 foot long, aluminum
boat rentals with highly reliable motors available for guests use on
their Maine vacations.
Don’t forget that we specialize in family vacation fun AND
serious fishing! Trophy fish are taken every year on East Grand
lake, many of them in the summer vacation months. Even if you aren’t
a serious fisherman, be sure to try our great dock fishing. Fishing
from our docks is fun and relaxing and a great way to introduce a
youngster to the sport…and because bait is often used in the summer
(available at the lodge) the kids have an even chance to get a big
fish. We have two long docks at the Lodge (one over 200 feet in
length) that are perfect to fish from. These docks extend quite far
out into the water, deep enough to attract even the larger fish. The
bass and perch are plentiful, and 3, 4, and even 5 pound bass are
caught every year. For those more adventuresome, try fishing out on
the vast stretches of the lake in a powerboat. Bass are plentiful,
pickerel close by, and you can keep several white perch each
day…these are excellent for family fish fries. Note that we highly
encourage “catch and release” for bass to protect our fishery for
the generations to come.Wildlife are numerous in our area and during your daily activities
you may happen upon moose, deer, beaver, muskrat, Canada geese, bald
eagles, loons, and an incredible variety of waterfowl.
We encourage our guests and their families to light a campfire on
the shore at night and do some star gazing while listening to the
cries of the loons…you will never experience a more peaceful,
beautiful setting.
Our cabins are an ideal location for old-fashioned “wholesome” family
fun. It’s a chance to spend “quality time” together while enjoying
the charming diversions of the past. It’s a chance to just “be
together” without the trappings of modern life. And it’s a chance to
become reacquainted by sharing a lively board game, having a
leisurely face to face conversation, watching a beautiful sunset, or
brewing coffee together at dawn.
What Kinds of Outdoor Activities Do You Enjoy?
During our long summer days we boast a full range of warm weather
activities, or as always, just feel free to sit back and relax in
the quiet tranquility of the north woods….
Relaxing guests can enjoy the view from their screened porch, sun
themselves on our sandy beach, take a casual swim in the lake,
photograph our wildlife,
bird watch, play lawn games, read a book
from our library, roast marshmallows or hotdogs over a
campfire at night, take day trips to nearby local attractions, go
shopping or antiquing in nearby towns,
enjoy our marvelous fall
colors, or watch a movie or sports on our large TV.
More active families and guests can canoe or kayak along the shores
of East Grand lake,
paddle down nearby pristine and primitive
rivers, row out for a picnic on an island, mountain bike along
wooded trails and scenic rural roads, take nature hikes into the
nearby forests, search for wildlife,
sail our expansive 22 mile long
16,000 acre lake, explore our 365 miles of picturesque shoreline by
powerboat, take the paddle boat out for a spin, climb some real
mountains in nearby Baxter State Park (less than 2 hours away), or
as always, Maine Fishing for salmon or an abundance of active warm
water fish like bass, perch, and pickerel.
Whether relaxing or playing on your vacations, Rideout’s is centrally located which makes us convenient for day
trips that the whole family can enjoy. Take a drive to Canada, the
Downeast Maine coast, or picturesque Baxter State Park, Moose Alley!
Or you can spend your days scavenging for antiques, picking
strawberries in bulk, exploring ancient lighthouses, strolling along
the picturesque Maine coast at West Quoddy Head National Park,
visiting quaint Canadian seaports, exploring Campobello Island -
FDR’s summer home, or climbing the northern tip of the Appalachians
- Mount Katahdin. We can provide you with information and directions
to each of these family vacation attractions.
Our cabin rentals are large enough so that we can offer several lodging
plan options for your family vacations. We offer our
Housekeeping Plan (cook your own food with cabin rental), and our
American Plan resort summer plan (full meals and Maine cabin rentals
provided with services). We also offer limited summer season
overnight rates for guests desiring lodging only.
More on housekeeping plan lodging
More on American plan resort
lodging
More on overnight lodging
Here’s a list of some activities to enjoy on your Maine Vacation:
Fishing with the kids (dock fish for bass!)
Picnic on an island in the lake (or on your porch!)
Power boating - no engine size limits
Day trips to scenic (and famous) places
Kayaking - lake or river
Enjoy a special dinner in the lodge restaurant
Canoeing -
on the lake or
river trips
View the fireworks on the 4th of July!
Sailing the vast stretches of the lake
Play horseshoes or badminton
Go on a nature hike
Explore Canada (only 10 miles away by car)
Take a mountain bike ride
Go bird watching
Search for wildlife
Play board games or cards in the lodge rec. room
Swimming in our clear pure water
Play ping pong in the lodge rec. room
Explore our 16,000 acre lake
Read a book from our lodge library
Water-ski the lake
Roast marshmallows around a campfire at night
Take out the paddleboat
Count the stars or catch the northern lights
Fly fishing on remote streams
Watch our lodge TV (cable TV & small video library)
Sunbathing on our beaches & docks
Catch butterflies
Fly fishing for bass
Windsurf across the lake
Golf in Houlton (great 18 hole course)
Enjoy a sunset
Rock climbing in Baxter State Park
Backpack in our rugged forests
Photograph our loons
Check out the local yard sales
Attending County Fairs & Festivals
Visit our local wildlife refuge
Hit up the duty free shops in Canada
See Our New “Cabin Discounts” Page for Off-Peak Cabin Rentals
Discounts
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Your Hosts:
Bob Sr. & Annie Lorigan
& Bob Jr. & Jami
Lorigan
Rideout's Lodge
6 Waterfront Drive
Weston, ME 04424-4248
1-800-594-5391
1-207-448-2440
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