Ellsworth
is the county seat of Hancock County and bills itself as the “Gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park.” Located along scenic Highway 1 near Graham Lake and the Atlantic seacoast, the Ellsworth area abounds with deep forests, quiet harbors, tranquil lakes, rocky shorelines and outdoor recreation. Dining in Ellsworth is a treat and includes fresh clam chowder and lobsters right off the boat and prepared to your liking. Ellsworth is a mixture of small historic town and modern conveniences and makes a perfect base from which to explore Downeast Maine’s coastal beauty. Spend the day looking for antiques in the area’s quaint towns and villages, explore the tidepools in the harbor or relax by the water’s edge. Ellsworth is just minutes to Lamoine State Park, which has beautiful views of Frenchman’s Bay. The Bay is an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean with the eastern shore being the mainland and the western shore being Mt. Desert Island. Most of Mt. Desert Island is covered by the Acadia National Park, with its’ stunning scenery and abundant recreational possibilities such as hiking, biking, sea kayaking, canoeing, fishing, snorkeling, sailing and camping. The tourist town of Bar Harbor is located on Mt. Desert Island and has a charming shopping district with unique shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants. Nestled in the heart of all of this is Ellsworth, a quintessential New England town.
Surrounding areas: Green Lake, Maine (5.2 mi), Surry, Maine (6.0 mi), Bayside, Maine (7.9 mi), Beech Hill Pond, Maine (8.0 mi), Lucerne-In-Maine, Maine (10.8 mi), Blue Hill, Maine (11.0 mi), Hancock, Maine (11.3 mi)
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Ellsworth Vacation Rentals
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Ellsworth Weather & Climate
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Southeast Maine , along the Atlantic Seacoast, has a distinct four-season climate. This area, often referred to as %u201CDowneast Maine,%u201D includes the Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Visitors are advised to come prepared for a variety of weather conditions in this part of Maine because the climate is highly changeable. Temperatures in summer can range as much as 45 degrees F to 85 degrees F. Spring and fall temperatures vary from 30 degrees F to 70 degrees F. You may also encounter fog or rain at any time. The Maine coastal climate is ranked second to only the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation. This moisture occurs in every form at Acadia National Park. Ice storms are regular in winter and early spring. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches and average annual snowfall is 61 inches.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
10°F |
4.27 in. |
- |
| February |
33°F |
13°F |
3.14 in. |
36°F |
| March |
41°F |
23°F |
4.22 in. |
38°F |
| April |
52°F |
32°F |
4.20 in. |
43°F |
| May |
64°F |
42°F |
3.85 in. |
49°F |
| June |
73°F |
51°F |
3.66 in. |
54°F |
| July |
78°F |
57°F |
3.46 in. |
58°F |
| August |
77°F |
56°F |
2.94 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
48°F |
4.05 in. |
58°F |
| October |
56°F |
39°F |
4.20 in. |
54°F |
| November |
45°F |
30°F |
4.70 in. |
52°F |
| December |
34°F |
17°F |
4.11 in. |
44°F |
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Ellsworth Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located about 10 miles southeast of Ellsworth in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located approximately 23 miles northwest of Ellsworth in Bangor, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located roughly 46 miles southwest of Ellsworth in Rockland, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 59 miles west of Ellsworth in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 67 miles west of Ellsworth in Augusta, Maine.
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Ellsworth Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 10.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bar Harbor Golf Course | Ellsworth | ME | | | | White Birches Country Club | Ellsworth | ME | | | | Lucerne Hills Golf Club | East Holden | ME | 11.0 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 13.1 mi. | | | Felt Brook Golf Center | Holden | ME | 15.6 mi. | | | Kebo Valley Club | Bar Harbor | ME | 18.4 mi. | | | Pine Hill Golf Club | Brewer | ME | 19.5 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 20.4 mi. | | | Northeast Harbor Golf Club | Northeast Harbor | ME | 21.3 mi. | | | Causeway Club | Southwest Harbor | ME | 21.4 mi. | | | Bangor Municipal Golf Course | Bangor | ME | 21.9 mi. | | | Hermon Meadow Golf Club & Training Center | Bangor | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Grindstone Neck Golf Course | Winter Harbor | ME | 22.6 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 23.2 mi. | | | Penobscot Valley Country Club | Orono | ME | 23.9 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | ME | 25.4 mi. | | | Hidden Meadows Golf Course | Old Town | ME | 26.0 mi. | | | Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 28.0 mi. | | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 38.4 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 82.1 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 86.7 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 102.3 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 109.9 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 110.5 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 114.8 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 116.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lamoine State Park | | ME | 12.5 mi. | | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 18.2 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 24.9 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 34.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 45.1 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 57.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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