The Ultimate Vacation Guide for Frye Island Maine: Beaches, Boating, and Golf Carts Galore!
Tucked away in the middle of Sebago Lake, Frye Island is one of Maine’s best hidden gems—a seasonal paradise that truly feels like Vacationland. With no road access and a strict seasonal window (the island is only open from late spring to early fall) Frye Island offers a unique vacation experience perfect for adventurous families.
In this blog post, I share everything you need to know about vacationing on Frye Island in Maine—travel tips, ferry information, where to stay, must-do activities, where to eat and drink, insider tips, and more!
Travel tips for visiting Frye Island
Best time to visit
During the Summer months (June-September) so you can swim, bike, and enjoy the beaches!
Getting around
There is no public transport on Frye Island—but cars are welcome. Most residents get around the island via golf cart or bicycle.
What to pack
All the essentials for the beach, golfing, boating, hiking, etc. If you do forget something, odds are the Frye’s Leap General Store has you covered.
Getting to Frye Island
There are two options for accessing the Frye Island—by ferry or boat.
Those wanting to access the island using their own boat can launch from any of the public boat launches on Sebago Lake. I would recommend launching from the Raymond public boat launch located off of 302. If you are renting a cabin on the island, your rental might already have a designated boat slip or mooring. If not, you can rent a slip at the Long Beach Marina on a weekly basis. The marina is managed by the town—click here to learn more.
The Frye Island Ferry is a municipal ferry service, which operates two passenger car ferries that run frequently (usually every 15 or 30 minutes) during the summer months from the landing in Raymond (7 Ferry Landing Road, Raymond, Maine 04071). Click here to learn more about the Frye Island Ferry—including ticket pricing, the ferry schedule, and ferry rules.
Where to stay on Frye Island
There are no hotels, motels, or inns located on the island—but there are several vacation rentals!
VRBO
If you’re looking to rent a cabin there are plenty of listings on VRBO. Most listings sleep 6 or more and have water access or a beach nearby, making them perfect for families.
Real Estate Rentals
Krainin Real Estate also manages a handful of rentals on Frye Island.
Things to do on Frye Island
By renting a cabin on Frye Island, you automatically have access to all the beaches, recreation center, the swimming pool, golf course, pickle ball and tennis courts, fitness center, and walking trails.
Beaches
There are 13 beaches spaced out all over Frye Island. Most are sandy and some are rocky but all of them provide swimming access to crystal-clear Sebago Lake. The largest beach on the island is Long Beach—which is located near Long Beach Marina on the West side of the island.
Recreation
Frye Island Community Center is located in the center of the island. The center has a rec room, fitness center, and hosts family-friendly events like bingo and movie nights. Outside the center is a playground and basketball court. There are also pickleball and tennis courts located on Lancaster Loop Road, along with a public swimming pool and changing rooms.
Golf Course
The Frye Island Golf Course is a unique 9-hole course with tees for both beginners and experts. Golfers can walk the course or rent a golf cart. After 9-holes, golfers can cool down by hitting a bucket of balls at the driving range and grabbing a drink at the Leisure Lounge.
Walking Trails
Frye Island is home to 10+ short walking trails of varying difficulty. Be sure to check out the Azalea Lagoon trail that hugs the pond behind the Long Beach Marina and the shaded Burgess Trail that brings you to the golf course.
Fishing
Sebago Lake is known for being the original home of the landlocked salmon. The lake also has over 24 varieties of fish, including several types of trout, bass, and perch.
Paddling and Boating
Sebago Lake is the second largest lake in Maine—making it a premier destination for boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and jet skiing.
Where to eat and drink on Frye Island
Frye’s Leap General Store
The General Store is located directly next to the ferry landing and has everything one could need while staying on the island—groceries, souvenirs, spirits, beach supplies, toys, candy, snacks, ice cream, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and more.
Frye’s Leap Cafe
Frye’s Leap Cafe is located in the same building as the General Store and offers outdoor seating overlooking Sebago Lake. They have a great selection of wine, beer, cocktails, mocktails, and fountain drinks. Their menu is a pleasant mix of salads, fried food, handhelds, tacos, and pizzas. They do have a limited number of tables—so be prepared to wait during peak season.
Leisure Lounge
The island’s one and only bar is located at the Frye Island Golf Club. They have a stocked bar, beer on draft, and live music Wednesday-Sunday nights. Check out their Facebook page for information on upcoming events. Food is available starting at 5:30p.m. at the lounge Wednesday through Saturday courtesy of Frye Guys Food.
Sportsman’s Kitchen and Keg
Sportsman’s is not located on Frye Island, but it is just a short boat ride away. Located South of Long Beach Marina—Sportsman’s is known for their delicious pizza and lively tiki bar.
Insider tips for visiting Frye Island
For a quiet island experience, visit while school is still in session
For a refreshing adult treat—try the frozen drinks at Frye’s Leap Cafe
To avoid heavy ferry and highway traffic, travel to and from Frye Island mid-week.
There is no gas available on the island—so be sure to gas up before getting on the ferry. It may also be a good idea to fill up an extra gas can.
If you want to dine out, do so during the week, as the Cafe tends to be busier on the weekends.
Leave no trace
When it comes to enjoying time outdoors, remember the golden rule: Leave No Trace. Think of it like being a good guest—keep things clean, respect the wildlife, take only memories and leave behind only footprints. By practicing Leave No Trace, you help preserve the magic of Maine for future adventurers to enjoy, so everyone can keep enjoying the same beautiful, wild Maine we love.
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