Welcome to the Maine Division of Parks and Public Lands

If you want to explore Maine's great outdoors, you've come to the right place! Maine is legendary for its rock-bound coast, sandy beaches, the north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers. All of these areas are represented in the one million acres managed by the Maine Division of Parks and Public Lands, within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Included in this acreage are parks, historic sites, beaches, camping areas, waterways, public reserved lands, and thousands of miles of trails. Come explore Maine on us!

NEW! - Down East Sunrise Trail Section Maps - Provide information about on and near trail amenities and points of interest.
Washington Junction to Cherryfield // Cherryfield to Machias // Machias to Ayers Junction

First Time Campers - enter to win a FREE camping weekend!

Maine families who have never been camping have a unique opportunity this summer. The Division of Parks and Public Lands, in conjunction with the Take It Outside initiative, is offering families the opportunity to reconnect with nature by spending a weekend at one of 11 participating Maine State Parks.

The winning families will receive a two-night reservation at their chosen state park, a complete set of camping equipment to use for the weekend, a bag of Wicked Joe “Maine State Parks Blend” Coffee, and get to keep up to four sleeping bags. The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000.00 gift certificate from L. L. Bean to purchase their own set of camping equipment.

This program is intended for first-time campers, and is offered to Maine Residents only.

• For Complete Details visit the Take-it-Outside Calendar.
• To Register Now. - Deadline is May 31, 2013.

Find Parks & Public Lands

This feature allows you to search by activity, facility or region; or try the "single-tank trips" option and go on a gas-saving adventure by finding a destination in your neck of the woods.

Downloadable maps and brochures are available for select locations or use the "print this page" feature for a printer-friendly brochure.

There is so much to discover on managed lands. We hope this feature will you find your special places and experience the natural beauty of Maine.

To use this feature select the link  Find Parks & Public Lands (also located in the top right portion of your screen under the Bureau Features heading). We will continue to expand and enhance this website. Please contact us with your comments.

Day Use Fees | Camping Fees | Rules

Please help us Protect Maine's Forests. Leave your firewood at home--don't give bugs a free ride! Do not bring firewood from outside the state of Maine. Buy firewood from a local source where you camp. Do not transport firewood distances greater than 50 miles, even within Maine. If you’ve already transported firewood, don’t leave it or bring it home – burn it! If you can't burn it all within 24 hours, bring it to the nearest drop-off site.

Passport Program Winds down for the off season. The passport stations with the park specific rubber stamps have been pulled for the season. But, SAVE your booklet for next year and more chances to win! Here's how: Explore Maine's state parks and historic sites and get great rewards! Get a free passport when you visit the parks - beginning May 15. Continue using your previous passport if you have not yet collected all the park stamps. Collect stamps and redeem rewards! Finding the brown passport station at each park is part of the fun! Complete program details are in the passport or click here to see how to use the passport now.