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Welcome to Brighton State Park, located on the shores of Spectacle Pond. The outstanding attraction of this area is its remoteness: mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running streams, and clear lakes. It is common to hear loons calling at night. The wild lands to the northeast and southeast of the town of Island Pond are suited to the angler, the hunter, or the outdoor lover who likes to roam away from developed roads or towns. Logging roads into the deeper reaches of this area offer adventurous side trips.
Island Pond enjoyed a heyday from the late 1800's until the Depression years, along with the fortunes of the Grand Trunk railroad between Montreal, Canada and Portland, Maine. Island Pond was the site of the first international railroad junction in the United States. At the height of the town’s population, its streets were lively with railroad men and loggers, most of whom rode in on one of the 13 rail tracks that passed through town. A mere two tracks remain today. The unique wooden bridge, which once held all 13 tracks, is gone, but the heritage of railroading is still evident in the well-kept train station and a few associated structures at the north end of town.
Cabin at Brighton State Park
The park has five cabins available to rent
There are 5 cabins, 54 tent/RV sites and 23 lean-to's. All three restrooms have flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available, but there are no hookups. There are hiking trails, a campers' beach with boat rentals, a nature museum, an amphitheater, a garage theater, and a play area. At the nearby day use area (at the southern end of Island Pond) there is a long, sandy beach, a bathhouse with restrooms, and boats available to rent.
There are 5 cabins at the park that are available to rent. They are all located near the waterfront.
From Island Pond: Go 2 mi. E on Hwy 105, then 3/4 mi. S on local road.
Very calm and beautiful place. If you want to be alone with nature, this is the place. The fall here is incredible.
I LOVE this park! It’s so peaceful. The bathrooms are by far the cleanest I’ve seen at any campground. The employees are super friendly! They seem to take pride in where they work. The hiking trails are great! Well maintained, just like the rest of the park. Right now, there’s no swimming. I read a review that it was for no reason. That’s not true. The state just went through a severe flood and it’s my understanding that all state beaches are closed for public safety. I appreciate that! I asked employees and they said they were trying their best to get swimming reopened. The water was being tested. Thank you guys for a fabulous stay! I will be back.
An absolutely stunning beach.
Clean and well cared for. Very clean restrooms and changing area.
Clear cool water. Silk soft sand in the water and nice sand on the beach.
Crystal clear, could see six to eight feet easily.
Grills near each picnic table.
Lots of free parking.
