Jay Activities

Camping

Fishing Canoe

  • The Bluffs Campground and Mini Golf 261 Davenport Hill Rd, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 645-6083
    • This large campground offers full-service sites, primitive sites, swimming pool, volleyball court, and 18 hole mini golf!

Events

  • Beans Corner Lights 11 Chesterville Rd, Jay, ME 04239
    • This unique holiday display offers a spectacular Christmas light show synchronized to a holiday music show that you can tune into on the radio from the comfort of your vehicle. Don’t miss this next holiday season!

Farms

  • Kyesland Stables 187 Old Jay Hill Rd, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 608-7082
    • This farm specializes in offering grass-fed beef, garden produce, and locally sourced firewood.
  • The Lower Homestead 29 Depot St, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 293-8072
    • This farmstead specializes in raising special breeds of dairy goats, wool sheep, chickens, and other animals.
  • Maple Valley Farms 1304 Franklin Rd, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 645-2328
    • This local farm specializes in good, old-fashioned maple syrup, maple sugar candies, and other maple products. Be sure to visit on Maine Maple Sunday in March for a tour!
  • Real Deal Farm 112 Bean Rd, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 358-9663
    • This farm focuses on sustainable and offers a wide selection of veggies, Maine blueberries, and humanely raised meats.

Golf

  • The Bluffs Campground and Mini Golf 261 Davenport Hill Rd, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 645-6083
    • This large campground offers full-service sites, primitive sites, swimming pool, volleyball court, and 18 hole mini golf!

Hiking

  • French Falls River Walk French Falls Dr, Jay, ME 04239
    • This lovely trail network offers several different trails alongside the Androscoggin Rivers, going along the river bank and ledges. The trails are popular for walking, biking, and fishing.
  • Whistle Stop Rail Trail Depot St, Wilton, ME 04294
    • This wonderful 14 mile trail passes through Jay, connecting to the neighboring towns of Wilton and Farmington. The multi-use trail highlights the beautiful countryside and is popular with hikers, bikers, and snowmobilers in the winter.

History

  • Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum 22 Church St, Livermore Falls, ME 04254 | (207) 592-1807
    • This museum displays stories and artifacts related to Maine’s proud history of paper mills, which remain an important part of Jay and the surrounding area’s economy today.

Parks

  • Pine Island Park Riley Rd, Jay, ME 04239
    • This park is located on the lovely Pine Island in the middle of the Androscoggin River. The park offers short trails with great river views, a boat put-in, and a picnic area.

Skiing

  • Spruce Mountain Ski Slope Ski Slope Road, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 897-4090
    • A true hidden gem and old-school hometown ski slope right here in Jay! Spruce Mountain offers 11 downhill trails with night skiing as well as a trail network for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, all at the cheapest prices around.

Snowmobiling

  • Andy Valley Riders (207) 754-3478
    • This local snowmobile club works hard to build and maintain Jay’s trail network, connecting to neighboring towns and beyond. Convenient parking for snowmobilers is available at the Jay Plaza on Route 4.

Waterfront – Beaches, Swimming, Boating, Fishing

  • Androscoggin River Jay, ME 04239
    • The Androscoggin River is now a popular spot for fishing and paddling in the summer months, and passes right through Jay.

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