Apart of Cumberland County and the Lakes Region of Maine, Bridgeton is a a quiet town for boaters, kayakers, fisherman, and skiers.
It has access to Long and Sebago Lakes as well as Moose Pond at the base of Shawnee Peak Ski Area, this makes Bridgeton a water-sport enthusiast paradise.
You will find the White Mountains and New Hampshire are approximately 40 minutes drive West while to the East lies the ocean and the city of Portland.
Bridgeton is also home to the Bridgeton Academy, a private preparatory school.