Songo Locks: The Quirky, Charming Hidden Gem You Have to Visit in Maine

I’ve got a special slice of Maine’s unique magic for you. Yes, it’s a hidden gem, and yes it makes you feel like you are stepping into a slower, sweeter, world.

It’s Songo Locks in Sebago Lake State Park and it is exactly where your next journey of Maine exploration should be.

Sitting pretty where Long Lake meet Brandy Pond, this special place is one of the very last remaining hand-operated locks in the whole entire country. Who knew?  

That means, they still crank it by hand, the old fashioned way. And watching them do it is oddly mesmerizing. You can arrive by boat or land, and when you do you’ll experience pure Maine charm.

Songo Locks: A Hidden Gem That Runs on Charm, Not Machines

With families fishing, splashing in the water to having picnics on the grass, it gives you the perfect summer afternoon. The best part is that you can walk right along side the edge of the lock and watch the process up close and personal.

There are so many things that have been taken over by tech and big machines, so it’s extremely refreshing to see that some things are better left untouched and done the old fashioned way. That is exactly what you will find at this peaceful place.

You realize you are witnessing a little piece of Maine history at Songo Locks.  

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Oh! And if you go in the fall, get ready to be blown away by the scenery and foliage, it’s ridiculously beautiful.

So bring a lunch, a kayak, your kids and grandparents and spend a day at Songo.

It’s not a loud or flashy spot, it’s just real, beautiful, Maine.