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Parks in Maine

Explore 20 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.

Acadia National Park
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National Park
Park

Acadia National Park

Maine

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline o…

77 sq mi119trails
Acadia National Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Acadia National Park

Maine

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline o…

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge (NWR or refuge), located in the northeast corner of Maine, was established …

Baxter State Park
State Park
Park

Baxter State Park

Maine

Baxter contains Mount Katahdin, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The park is managed as a wilde…

328 sq mi
Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area
recreation area
Park

Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area

Maine

Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) is located in central Maine's Waldo County. Waterfowl production …

Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of six islands (Cross, Scotch, Outer Double Head Shot, Inne…

Frances Perkins National Monument
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Frances Perkins National Monument

Maine

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances …

Franklin Island National Wildlife Refuge
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Franklin Island National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Franklin island was acquired by the U.S. Government in 1806 and the construction of the lighthouse was complet…

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Monument
Park

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Maine

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Mount Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites…

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Monument
Park

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Maine

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites disco…

Maine Acadian Culture
recreation area
Park

Maine Acadian Culture

Maine

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. …

Maine Acadian Culture
National Monument
Park

Maine Acadian Culture

Maine

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. …

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to protect migratory birds. The Refuge has two divi…

Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Pond island lighthouse was put in operation in 1821, making the hazardous entrance to the Kennebec River safer…

Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Maine

For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family th…

Roosevelt Campobello International Park
National Monument
Park

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Maine

For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family th…

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

Maine

The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by…

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
National Historic Site
Park

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

Maine

The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by…

Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Seal Island is one of the most important colonial seabird nesting islands in the Gulf of Maine.  Boulder field…

Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Maine

Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is located in the Town of Milford, Penobscot County, Maine, approxim…