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State Parks
What we do:
- Manage Maine’s 48 State Parks and Historic Sites, including:
- Coastal Parks: Ferry Beach, Popham, Reid, Two Lights, Shackford Head, Cobscook Bay
- Lakeside Parks: Sebago Lake, Damariscotta Lake, Mount Blue, Aroostook
- Riverside & Waterway Parks: Androscoggin Riverlands, Allagash Wilderness Waterway
- Rolling Hills & Mountain Parks: Bradbury Mountain, Mount Blue, Camden Hills, Peaks-Kenny
- Island Parks: Warren Island, Eagle Island State Historic Site
- Provide thousands of miles of hiking trails, multi-use trails and beaches, plus ocean and lake swimming
- Offer Family Camping at 12 State Parks and Group Camping at 10 State Parks
- Offer Group Picnic Site and Shelter reservations
- Promote health and nature appreciation through outdoor recreation events and programs. Annual events include:
- 1st Day Hikes in conjunction with America's State Parks
- Winter Family Fun Days - Take it Outside events
- Feathers Over Freeport
- Passport Program
- Geocaching
- Great Outdoors Events in conjunction with statewide conservation organizations
- Fall Foliage Hikes, Rides & Paddles
- Generate $100 million annually for the Maine economy. Read the Maine State Outdoor Recreation Plan for more details.
- Help over 2 million people each year enjoy Maine’s natural heritage
Loon Conservation Plate purchases help support the parks!
Other Publicly Managed Recreational Opportunities in the State:
Please note that State Park Passes are not accepted at these locations.
Our Contact Information:
Maine State Parks, Bureau of Parks and Lands, 22 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0022
(207) 287-3821