Beach, retreat, and camp rentals on Green Lake in Dedham, Maine

The past couple summers were rebuilding years for Jenkins Beach. We have worked on so many exciting improvements and renovations to the property. Our camps and cottages have now all been completely remodeled and renovated, and families who have enjoyed summers at the beach for generations have been able to continue to vacation at the beach. We still have a limited number of vacancies for Summer 2026. Rentals fill up quickly, so be sure to book your stay right away!

While the beach is currently not open for public access, we plan to announce our new system for day use reservations right here on our website (and on Facebook) sometime within the next couple of weeks. Be sure to check back here for details!

Jenkins Beach is a private recreational use lakefront property located on Green Lake in Dedham, Maine. The Jenkins family has owned the beach since 1940, and over the years thousands have visited to enjoy the pristine wonder of Green Lake. Three summers ago, Julie bought the business from her father and over the past two summers we have engaged in extensive renovations of the property.

In addition to completely revitalizing and modernizing the camps, we have also hired an environmental consultant to assist in our landscaping and cleanup plan that centers native flora, supports local fauna, and helps ensure the ecological health of the lake for the future.

The beach includes over 200’ of sandy lakefront access. We have 34 canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards and multiple docks for guests to use. We also contract with a local boat rental agency if guests wish to rent a pontoon boat for the day or week.

The entire property has high-speed WiFi coverage, the camps all have multiple SmartTVs, there is plenty of free parking, and we can accommodate EV charging as well.

The swimming at Jenkins Beach is unparalleled (where guests can enjoy our two water trampolines and docks), the deep waters of Green Lake offer some of the best fishing in New England, the beach is the perfect place to play and relax during sunny summer days, and the fall foliage in the area is absolutely spectacular. We are also located just 27 miles from the natural wonders of Acadia National Park.

Jenkins Beach is a business that strives and works to be a safe and accessible space for all. We believe in and support racial justice, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ rights. We welcome all those who respect others.

The boat launch is available by permission only, so if you have a place on the lake and would like to use the launch, please send us a message here or on Facebook messenger.