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Weld
A half-day stop for Mount Blue State Park and Webb Lake, not a base. Drive from Portland (2 h) or Fryeburg (1 h); one night if you camp.
Weld is a small town in western Maine, set beside Webb Lake and ringed by low mountains. The draw is Mount Blue State Park: hiking, swimming, camping and quiet lake views. Most visitors come for a few hours on a drive through the Lakes and Mountains region, or stay a night at the campground.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (many facilities closed, snow)
- Airport
- PWM
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Weld911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Weld, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyRural Maine is very safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPWM Portland International Jetport (About 2 h drive via ME-4 and ME-142).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee / sandwich at a nearby general store$3–8
- Budget bedCabin at Dummer’s Beach (weekly only), a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedCabin at Dummer’s Beach (weekly only), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedCabin at Dummer’s Beach (weekly only), a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$60 · High US$120
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PWM Portland International Jetport (About 2 h drive via ME-4 and ME-142)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Weld: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
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−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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Mar
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Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is small; the park entrance is off Center Hill Road. No public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
ME-142 and ME-5 south, about 40 min
Saco River, Fryeburg Fair in October, and a walkable village.
Newry
goDoor to door: About 35 min
ME-142 and ME-26 east, about 30 min
Sunday River ski resort and hiking trails.
Gray
goDoor to door: About 55 min
ME-142 and ME-26 south, about 50 min
Maine Wildlife Park and the Sebago Lake region.
Door to door: About 45 min
ME-142 and ME-219 south, about 40 min
Historic town with a museum and the Oxford Casino.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mount Blue State Park Campground
136 campsites on Webb Lake; open year-round, but water and flush toilets only in summer.
Dummer’s Beach Campground
Sandy beach, cabins and RV sites; seasonal, check dates.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- $50–100 excl. bed
- High
- $100+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cabin at Dummer’s Beach (weekly only)1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$30 | US$60 |
| Park day-use fee per vehicle1 × US$6 · check | US$6 |
| Gas from Portland, round trip1 × US$30 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$20 |
| Trip total≈ US$108 per person per day, bed included | US$216 |
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Prices of common things
| Park day-use fee (per vehicle)Maine resident discount available. | $6 (check) |
| Campsite (tent, no hookup) | $25–45 per night (check) |
| Cabin weekly rental | $750 (check) |
| Gas (Portland round trip, about 160 km) | $25–35 |
| Coffee / sandwich at a nearby general store | $3–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Park entrance fee: check the Maine state parks site for current day-use and camping fees.
- Tumbledown Mountain trail is steep and rocky; go early and carry water.
- Cell service is patchy inside the park; download maps offline.
- Winter: many roads and trails are unplowed; snowmobiles and skis only.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Embassies are in Washington, DC. Consulates in Boston, New York and Portland (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Portland → Weld, by car: about 2 h, 100 km (62 mi) (check)about 2 h, 62 mi (100 km) (check)
- Park day-use fee: $6 per vehicle (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weld. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (many facilities closed, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Mount Blue State Park (trailheads, swimming beach, campground) and Dummer’s Beach.
- Eat pages: the nearest restaurants are in Wilton or Farmington (15–20 min drive).
- Seasonal opening dates for the park and campgrounds.
- Winter recreation page: snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing.
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