Park in the visitor’s center parking lot, and you will see a small information kiosk to the left of the station. To the left of this is a trail which goes behind the ranger station, which you follow for about 5 mins. The path leads straight to the river, where there is a large shallow pool […]
This is an idyllic place for river swimming, with a massive sand beach curving along green water. There is a rope swing downstream on other side of the bridge, and a small island with what seem to be the ruins of a rampart. People were swimming, floating, and kayaking. The beach is big enough […]
This park used to be run by the state, but is now maintained by the town of Richmond. It isn’t staffed and the entrance fee is by donation. Swimming is allowed at your own risk, and there are stone steps leading into the water, and tiny area of sand. There is large grass lawn with […]
Willard Beach is small cove with about 4 acres of sand beach, and pretty views of stone forts and a lighthouse. There is a parking lot on Willow Road, which is off of the small circular turn around which marks the beach entrance. There is also some street parking where Willow ends on Preble. There […]
This is a large sand beach that connects to Old Orchard, though it would be a rather long walk. The beach is crowded, though it isn’t a popular as Old Orchard. There is more of a family feel as well, and not the party atmosphere that you’ll find closer to the boardwalk. There is a […]
Old Orchard is probably the most popular beach in Maine, and could be considered Maine’s version of the Jersey Shore. It has a boardwalk and amusement park, and there are lots of restaurants and tourist shops in town. The beach is overwhelmingly crowded, but if you are looking for a party atmosphere, this is the […]
This is a town beach with white sand and beautiful views. The parking lot is small, and it seems to be a fairly popular place, so you might have trouble getting in. Dogs are prohibited from 9am-5pm during the summer.
There is a short, but pretty walk from the parking lot to the beach, with a well maintained boardwalk passing through a grove a trees. The beach is large and sandy, and much less crowded than the nearby Old Orchard. Their website says there are restrooms, though we didn’t see where they were. There is […]
This beach is within the city of Portland, so it is a great resource if you’re just visiting for the weekend. While the swimming beach is small, there are picnic areas and a rocky coast to do a little exploring. Kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals are available in the parking lot, and there was […]
Deering Oaks is a lovely park in Portland, which features a picturesque splash pool for children. The splash pool mimics a stream, with smooth rocks and a reflecting pool. While the park isn’t very large, it also has a duck pond with a tiny house in the middle, and there are plans to add a […]