Big Sand Beach Custom Search   Dropping by the beach is always an enjoyable thing to do, and Big Sand Beach in Washington County, Maine is an excellent choice. Big Sand Beach doesn’t get lots of visitors, but being on it is delightful fun any time. The campgrounds here at Big Sand Beach are quite pleasant. There aren’t any places to stay in the neighborhood but if you're willing to go a short length then no problem but do book a room before heading out given that it is a very popular destination.     Some of the pursuits here are boating, fishing, hiking, whitewater paddling, and swimming, so you could stick around.              Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Sand Beach.   Other Beaches Near Big Sand Beach: Dawn Marie Beach, Washington County , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Big Sand Beach: Sea Breeze Motel, Bar Harbor , 41 miles away Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Harborside Hotel, Spa and Marina, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harb, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Best Western Acadia Park Inn, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Anchorage Motel, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Park Entrance Oceanfront Motel, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away Days Inn Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor , 42 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sand Beach: Maine Wilderness Camps, Topsfield, 10 miles away Old Farm Inn, Springfield, 11 miles away Keenes Lake Camping Grounds, Calais, 15 miles away Maple Grove Campground, Penobscot County, 16 miles away Cold Spring Campground, Hancock County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Big Sand Beach: Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 16 miles away Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 18 miles away   Ski Areas Near Big Sand Beach: Bigrock, Maine , 67 miles away, 980 foot drop, 5 lifts, 28 runs New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 67 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Camden, Maine , 92 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Big Squaw, Maine , 96 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs   Whitewater Near Big Sand Beach: Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 11.2 miles long (Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River) Machias River, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9) Baskahegan Stream, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake) Mopang Stream, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9) Nicatous Stream, Hancock County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 7.8 miles long (Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green)   Public Lands Near Big Sand Beach: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 42 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 42 miles away   Lakes Near Big Sand Beach: Sysladobsis Lake, Washington County , 3 miles away Junior Lake, Penobscot County , 6 miles away Nicatous Lake, Hancock County , 9 miles away Upper Sabao Lake, Hancock County , 9 miles away Upper Lead Mountain Pond, Hancock County , 20 miles away