A Destination for the Whole Family
It is so enjoyable to see Families of all sizes gather at Rideout's to celebrate being just that; being a Family.
We love to see old traditions continue and new traditions begin at Rideout's. Whether it is a Family of 3-4 all the way to a larger Group, all are welcome and Rideout's is just the place to reconnect. Enjoy each other's company and soak up the natural beauty of East Grand Lake. We are honored to continue to host Families that have been coming to Rideout's for as long as over 60 years - multi-generational photos are the most fun to take!
During the summer, our waterfront, including a great sandy beach, is a great place for Families to gather and splash around in our crystal clear water. Our swim platform is just off the shore and is a great place to practice doing cannonballs or just lying in the sun.
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. Lastly, as the summer evening draws to a close, you are sure to enjoy a beautiful sunset.
A Lake for Everyone
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.