Weld

Weld is a town of 420 people (2012) in Maine. Set beside Webb Lake and almost surrounded by mountains, Weld is noted for its scenic beauty.

Weld is home to Spruce Mountain and Hurricane Mountain, and considered home to several summits outside the town's boundaries, including Tumbledown Mountain and Mount Blue.

The town is crossed by state routes 142 and 156.

• 44.714-70.41971 Mount Blue State Park, Headquarters 299 Center Hill Road. A public recreation area covering 7,489 acres (3,031 ha), including acreage on the west shore of Webb Lake, Mount Blue, and other peaks to the east of the lake. The park offers a nature center, camping at 136 campsites, swimming area, motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, and hunting. The extensive trail system is used for hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding. The park is open year-round.  

• 44.6817-70.44941 Mount Blue State Park Campground, 187 Webb Beach Road, ☏ +1 207-624-9950.  (updated Jul 2021)
• Dummer’s Beach Campground, 9 Dummers Beach Rd, ☏ +1 207 585-2200. Shower and bathroom facilities. 1/2 mile of sandy beach. 2 dump stations. Septic pumping service. Boat launch. Canteen with snacks and drinks. Playground area. Activities for kids. Camp sites daily $31-36, weekly $188-214; cabins weekly $750. (updated Jul 2021)