Hawthorne Beach Club Information

Club Rules

The Hawthorne Beach Club is looking forward to its third season of operation. Membership prices will remain the same as they were in 2012. The Beach Club is operated by Hawthorne Beach Club LLC.　 Boaters who would like to use the beach can obtain permission by registering and paying through this web site.

Fees for 2013 season pass to Hawthorne Beach:
　 (only one pass needed per family)
　　 pay just once per family for the highest classification (all other boats are included)
　　　 $50 for a family with canoes, kayaks, or sailboats
　　　 $100 for a family with jet skis or motor boats
　　　 $200 for a family with a pontoon boat
　　　 $200 for rental property owners whose tenants use Hawthorne Beach

Hawthorne Beach is part of a children’s summer camp property. Hawthorne Beach Club rules:
　　　 No alcohol
　　　 No glass
　　　 No fires
　　　 No loud music
　　　 Beach closes at 5:00 p.m. daily*

*use after 5:00 is possible with permission.　 You can request permission by contacting 751.1828

Town Rules

Boats are asked to approach and depart at moderate speeds. Maine state law enforces a safety zone within 200 feet of shore. From the Town of Raymond web site:

“This safety zone is in effect near ALL shorelines, even around points, islands, coves, and on rivers. This law exists for two primary reasons:

Safety. The zone 200' from shore is the area where swimmers and small boats are most likely to be present and where a boater operating at high speed might not see them. (But there may be swimmers anywhere in the lake at times, so please do keep a careful watch.)

The Environment. The 200' zone helps reduce the environmental impact of boat waves, reducing erosion and protecting the delicate shoreline habitat of species like nesting loons."

Regulations

Insurance regulations:　 Swim at your own risk. Attendant, but no lifeguard, on duty.
Environmental regulation: No bathrooms on the beach. When someone has to go to the bathroom, boaters have to return home. Visits should be of a reasonable length less than 4 hours.

Dogs are allowed if owners clean up after them and keep them away from bird nests on and around the beach.

We look forward to another summer of access by permission to this beautiful secluded and supervised beach.

Scholarship for Veterans: e-mail Peter at hawthornebeach@gmail.com

Questions: Contact Hawthorne Beach Club owner Peter at hawthornebeach@gmail.com