State and Local Parks
Mid Coast Region parks provide recreation and nature adventures
5 listings
Prospect, ME
Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
740 Fort Knox Road 207-469-6553Historic fort adjacent to bridge and 420-foot-tall observatory overlooking Penobscot River Valley
On the west bank of the Penobscot River, Fort Knox is a well-preserved fortification that overlooks the Penobscot Narrows. The fort has many interesting architectural features. The fort is also the entranceway to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge boasts an observation tower, 420 feet above sea level. The tower provides a view of the Penobscot River Valley, and it is unique in the Western Hemisphere. The observation platform has 360-degree views and placards naming the mountains, lakes and towns.
Hours: The Observatory is open May 1-October 31, 9am - Sunset. The grounds are open year round.
Georgetown, ME
Reid State Park
375 Seguinland Road 207-371-2303This oceanfront park features a saltwater lagoon and Mile Beach. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnic areas. Open year-round. - Park Map (PDF)
Camden, ME
Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast Road 207-236-3109Camden Hills State Park is parked atop Mount Battie, with vast views of Camden and Penobscot Bay and its islands, Mount Megunticook, the highest peak in the park, is a moderate climb by foot trail. The family-friendly campground has hot showers, a group picnic shelter, picnic area, RV dumping station, RV hookups for electricity and water, and wireless Internet access. Activities at the park include birdwatching, camping, cross-country skiing, hiking (trails), horseback riding, off-road biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, walking, and nature viewing. - Trail Map (PDF)
Hours: Open year-round, 9am - Sunset. A fee is charged.
Stockton Springs, ME
Fort Point State Park
Cape Jellison Road 207-941-4014Located on a peninsula of a peninsula in the Penobscot River, this park has picnic spots on the waterfront, and pier for fishing and boating, and a scenic trail for bicycling. The park’s 120 acres include a mile of rocky shore, a tidal sandbar, and lots of plants and wildlife. The rubble of of Fort Pownall on this site contain interpretive panels. Bicyclists can enjoy a seven-mile trail around Cape Jellison. - Park Brochure with Map (PDF)
Open: mid-May thru Columbus Day, 9am - Sunset. An entrance fee is charged.
Phippsburg, ME
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham Road - ME Route 209 207-389-1335Bordering the south side of the mouth of the Kennebec River, Popham Beach State Park has a fantastically long stretch of sand beach with views of offshore island and the the Kennebec and Morse rivers. Sand movement has had a strong effect on Popham Beach, causing shoreline change and dune erosion. Certain tide conditions can result in high water and little sand area. Call during the summer for current tide and parking information.
Open: Year-round, 9am - Sunset unless otherwise posted.