Getting to Portage Lake Portage Lake is located approximately one hour north of I-95 on Route 11.
Portage Lake is open to swimming and all other activities.
Make your vacation dreams come true. Retreat to the backwoods setting of Portage Lake. This is where the charm of Northern New England hugs a wilderness edge while surrounded by the Canadian border. Located in the Crown of Maine, on Route 11, you can have fun and relaxation and enjoy breathtaking scenery. The Lake is great for swimming and you can fish, boat and water ski.