The Smalls Falls Rest Area is located just south of Rangeley, a quiet roadside town. Smalls Falls is not your average rest stop. Home to a steep waterfall, a beautiful gorge, and some large swimming holes, the Smalls Falls area attracts out-of-town visitors as well as locals. The multi-tiered waterfall empties out into a wide circular basin, where visitors can swim or relax on hot summer days.

There is also plenty of space around the waterfall to set up a picnic or relax on the colorful rocks. Smalls Falls is easily accessible from the parking lot at the rest area.

Rangeley is 2 hr 30 min from Portland (131.3 miles via I-295 N, ME-27 N and ME-4 N):


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