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Description
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Location Lat 44.039583 / Lon -69.097573 Birch Point Beach Road, off Route 73 south of Owl's Head.
Hours / Season Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted at the gate. Fee charged. - cash or check only, no credit cards accepted. Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate, without blocking it, and walking in during these same hours. Please place the admission fee in the self-service collection canister. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.
Enjoy scenic views of Penobscot Bay while you picnic or fish. The park's crescent-shaped sand beach allows swimming in a gentle surf. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards.
Read the December 20, 2018 Rubys on the Road review of the park.
For a geologic tour visit The Geology of Birch Point Beach State Park, Owls Head, mid-coast Maine. Learn about the geology of the area on the interactive Maine Geologic Facts and Localities map.
Land for Maine's Future This property was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine's Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund contributed to this State Park.Learn more about LWCF.
Activities
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Watchable wildlife
Rules
Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.
Tours and Programs
View the Maine Parks and Lands EVENT CALENDAR
Services and Facilities
- Picnic area
- See Visitor Accessibility